Chief Estimator – Concrete Division

• Manage the overall bid process for concrete projects assigned to the Concrete Division
• Pursue projects throughout the pre-proposal and proposal cycle
• Prepare detailed estimates covering labor, equipment, and material fabrication costs
• Maintain Building Connected bid invitations
• Create bid invitations to vendors and suppliers
• Update bid information
• Submit proposals through Building Connected or other required websites
• Work with the Business Unit Leader, General Superintendent, Safety Department, and Quality Manager to develop bid strategies, resource availability, vendor relationships, safety requirements, quality requirements, and project schedules
• Update bid logs in , Steel Division folders, Bid Status logs in Excel, and other required records
• Develop accurate cost estimates involving crane selection, rigging, bracing, and general erection of structural and miscellaneous steel
• Travel to project sites for preconstruction and construction visits
• Analyze projects from start to finish, identify potential problems, and develop mitigation strategies
• Communicate with architects, engineers, and other project professionals to support on-budget and on-time completion
• May supervise Estimator roles

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management OR a minimum of ten years’ experience in the construction industry
• Minimum of five years of experience in the commercial concrete industry
• Knowledge of design principles and engineering specifications related to concrete
• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and other technical documents
• Understanding of basic geometry and trigonometry
• Proficiency in concrete design and estimation software similar to Tekla, E-Takeoff, Sage, and Stack
• Experience with construction scheduling
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with team members
• Ability to travel to project sites for preconstruction and construction visits
• Must be eligible to work without visa sponsorship; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• Ability to frequently lift/move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift/move up to 100 lbs
• Ability to perform required physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching

Demonstrates expertise in managing the bid process for concrete projects, including cost estimation, project scheduling, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Proficient in concrete design and estimation software, with a strong understanding of engineering specifications and local building codes.

• Concrete Project Management
• Cost Estimation
• Concrete Design Software Proficiency
• Construction Scheduling
• Blueprint Interpretation

• Cost Estimation
• Concrete Design
• Construction Scheduling
• Blueprint Interpretation
• Geometry Understanding
• Trigonometry Understanding

• Excellent Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration

• Concrete Industry
• Building Codes
• Engineering Specifications
• Bid Process
• Vendor Relationships

• Tekla
• E-Takeoff
• Sage
• Stack
• Excel