Construction Estimator

About the Job

The primary function of the Construction Estimator is to provide accurate bid proposals and scope analysis for potential construction projects. Additional responsibilities include quote review, project management, and material purchasing. Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts. Exercise good judgment and experience in working with purchasing, concrete labor, equipment and transportation costs to arrive at full cost estimate with appropriate profit margins to achieve Company's goals. Ultimately, your role will be to utilize your skills to develop new business for the company.

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• 401(k)

• Disability insurance

• Student loan assistance

• Paid maternity leave

Role Responsibilities:

• Read and understand job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a "take off" of materials included in the job
• Estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a through price estimate.
• Review proposals, specifications, drawing, attend pre-bid meetings, etc…to determine scope of work and develop quantity take-offs
• Incorporates safety in the means and methods decision making during the estimating phase
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Develops and maintains relationships with owners, general contractors
• Responsible for buyout process with Project Manager

Requirements:

• At least 5 years estimating successful large commercial self-perform concrete projects
• Must possess the knowledge and field experience associated with cast in place concrete construction, concrete footings, and foundations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for dealing with contractors, suppliers, purchasing, sales and others.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents.
• Knowledge of related structural products including joist, deck, stairs, rails, anchor rods, etc.
• Ability to assemble scope of work with required information in including inclusions, exclusions and qualifications.
• Knowledge of terminology customarily used in construction and knowledge of use of computer and estimating software packages.
• Microsoft software applications including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience using B2W software is a plus
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency
• Successful internships or Project Engineering experience is a plus
• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment

About Us

Concrete Strategies is a full-service national concrete contractor with the in-house resources and expertise to safely self-perform a wide variety of commercial construction including all aspects of cast in place concrete, precast erections, and concrete restoration. CSI began as Clayco Tilt-Up in 1988. In 2005, our services expanded, and we re-branded the company to showcase the additional offerings. Our 30 years in the business have enabled us to learn and refine our craft to meet the current market needs.

Why Concrete Strategies?

We provide the integrated services our clients expect, achieving Construction Success through:

• Economical Pricing

• Safe Jobsites

• Efficient, On-time Delivery

• High-quality, Innovative Results

National Presence

SEATTLE – PHOENIX - KANSAS CITY - ST. LOUIS - PENNSYLVANIA - DES MOINES

Engineering News Record Rankings

#8 Top 20 Firms in Concrete

#102 Top 600 Specialty Contractors

#26 Midwest Specialty Contractors

#3 Midwest Top Specialty Contractors by Sector – Missouri

#2 Midwest Top Specialty Contractors by Sector – Concrete