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Concrete Estimator

$120k - $175k

Goodwin Recruiting

Concrete Estimator

Join a growing commercial concrete contractor with a strong reputation for quality, precision, and long-term client relationships. This is an opportunity to play a key role in expanding the companys estimating department while working directly with ownership on high-profile commercial and industrial concrete projects.

Concrete Estimator Benefits & Compensation
  • Base salary of $120,000$175,000 , based on experience
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to bid volume and profitability
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Direct collaboration with ownership and executive leadership
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization
  • Stable pipeline of commercial and industrial concrete projects
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture with room for professional growth
Concrete Estimator Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Haves

  • 37+ years of concrete estimating experience
  • Experience estimating tilt-up, structural concrete, flatwork, slabs, foundations, and site concrete
  • Strong ability to read and interpret structural drawings, architectural plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports
  • Proficiency with construction estimating and takeoff software
  • Experience developing detailed quantity takeoffs and complete bid packages
  • Strong understanding of concrete construction methods, formwork systems, reinforcing steel, finishing operations, and equipment costs
  • Experience soliciting, evaluating, and leveling subcontractor and supplier pricing
  • Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously while consistently meeting bid deadlines
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for commercial concrete projects including structural, tilt-up, flatwork, foundations, and architectural concrete
  • Develop comprehensive estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and production costs
  • Review plans and specifications to identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, and project risks
  • Coordinate pricing with ready-mix suppliers, reinforcing steel vendors, formwork suppliers, pump operators, and specialty subcontractors
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and constructability reviews
  • Prepare detailed scope summaries and project handoff documentation for awarded work
  • Support value engineering initiatives and assist ownership during negotiations
  • Maintain historical cost databases, bid logs, vendor pricing, and estimating records
  • Monitor market pricing trends to ensure competitive and accurate proposals
Concrete Estimator Preferred Background & Skills

Nice-to-Haves

  • Direct experience estimating tilt-up concrete panel construction and erection sequencing
  • Experience with architectural concrete finishes, curbs, retaining walls, stairs, and other site concrete scopes
  • Knowledge of California prevailing wage and public works bidding
  • Previous field experience with self-perform concrete operations
  • Associates or Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Experience collaborating closely with project management teams during project turnover and budget development
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