Responsibilities
- Prepare estimates and issue proposals for concrete projects after reviewing design documents, drawings, specifications, and completing quantity take-offs.
- Communicate with general contractors/construction managers to clarify scope of work and schedule requirements.
- Solicit and negotiates quotes from various vendors and subcontractors in an effort to obtain the most competitive cost for materials, equipment and sub-contractor labor.
- Actively participate in the internal review of estimated projects.
- Participate in hard bid estimating as well as assisting clients in developing schematic and GMP budgets.
- Build relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and general contractors.
- Organize and distribute all construction documents in a timely manner to subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers for pricing.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, scope review meetings, reviews proposals and negotiates with clients.
- Transition awarded projects to project management and accounting by creating budgets, conducting “turn over” meetings to other team members, identifying special project requirements, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Undertake a variety of concrete estimating assignments as required to help the company grow and improve.
- Performs other related duties as required or directed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial construction performing cost estimation of concrete construction projects. Experience with elevated structural concrete work is preferred.
- High degree of concrete construction knowledge and analytical skill.
- Ability to read and understand project plans and specifications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Proficiency with computers and software, including Microsoft Office, digital take off programs, Bluebeam, and on-screen takeoff.