Lead Estimator

Overview

Estimating & managing commercial concrete projects, client liaison, and team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• digital takeoff
• pricing reconcile
• critical path
• sequencing plan
• proposal analysis
• client communication

Tasks

You will take off quantities and digitize drawings using a take-off software and input those quantities into the pricing spreadsheet. -Communicate with the client throughout the process to ensure our plan is also acceptable. -Walk the job on occasion to receive feedback for future estimates. -Meet with form work suppliers to discuss their ideas for a more efficient cycle. -Price and reconcile drawing changes from drawing set to drawing set. -Analyze proposals and scopes of work from clients and subcontractors. -Meeting with the Field Operations Team and the Safety Department for a preliminary sequencing, form work, budget, and logistics plan, etc. -Attend post bid interviews as needed. -Solicit input from others, and share “lessons learned” with the team. -Develop a critical path schedule and discuss the logic behind the sequence. -Ask questions and brainstorm for the best way to build a complex structure. -Prepare client presentation materials. (Pour plan, form work plan, 3-D models etc.) -Lead the internal estimate review meeting. -Discuss rebar, and post tension quantities and variances with subcontractors.

Requirements

• leadership
• estimating
• microsoft office
• bachelor's
• concrete
• tilt-up

What You Bring

The Estimator must have direct experience in commercial concrete construction and should have experience in estimating/pursuing project awards, conducting internal preparation meetings upon award. Must have ability to estimate several projects simultaneously while also performing other administrative duties. Must be an exceptional communicator and have positive energy. Building and maintaining client relationships is an essential part of this position. -Leadership or management experience. -Tilt-Up and vertical estimating experience ideal. -Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook). -4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent. -Possess the ability to visualize 2-D drawings in 3-D and explain your means and methods in simple terms. -Experience in commercial concrete construction. -Estimating experience is required.

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Benefits

-Phone and car allowance -Full healthcare coverage for the employee, fully paid by the company -401 (k) matching up to 4%

About Concrete Careers

-Founded with the goal of connecting top talent with leading companies in construction and infrastructure. -Focused on providing recruitment solutions across a wide range of projects in the construction industry. -Specializes in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, helping clients build sustainable and innovative structures. -A key player in facilitating the growth of infrastructure projects globally, from transport to utilities. -Offers recruitment for roles in energy, water resources, heavy civil engineering, and marine sectors. -Known for its deep industry knowledge and commitment to connecting professionals with cutting-edge opportunities.

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