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Estimator

Concrete Strategies

The primary function of the Concrete 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.

Responsibilities:
  • Functions as Lead Estimator
  • 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
Qualifications
  • 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

"Build your career with one of the most creative builders in America".

About Us:

Concrete Strategies Pours Everything We Have into Everything We Do!

Through successful, full-service concrete construction projects across the United States, we have become the nation's leading turnkey, design-build concrete contractor because we do more before we ever pour.

Why CSI?

Engineering News Record Top 20 Firms in Concrete- Concrete Strategies #8

Engineering News Record Top 600 Specialty Contractors- Concrete Strategies #102

Tilt-Up Achievement Awards 2021 - Excellent in Achievement for Benson Hill Tilt-Up

Special Quality Concrete Awards 2021: Chairman's Award for 100 Above the Park

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company hires individuals on the basis of their qualifications and ability to complete the essential requirements and responsibilities of the job to be filled. It is our policy to grant equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, religion, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, age, veterans' or military status, regardless of how discharged, or physical or mental handicap or disability, genetic information, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Company will provide equal opportunities in employment and take affirmative action as necessary in all aspects of the employment relationship, including without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, working conditions, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made based on availability, qualifications, ability, merit and/or other legitimate factors consistent with principles of equal employment.
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