Estimator - Concrete

Summary

Concrete Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is looking for a self‑motivated and experienced Concrete Estimator for both our Commercial and Heavy Highway divisions. Estimators are responsible for all aspects of the construction bidding process including sales, estimating, tracking, subcontractor solicitation, labor and productivity analysis, and project costing for Commercial and Heavy Highway concrete projects. Estimators have excellent communication skills and always represent the company in a friendly and professional manner.

• Prepare accurate, concise, and competitive bids and estimates before deadlines.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the market and the competition.
• Secure multiple vendor/subcontractor quotes, with negotiated pricing, for each division of a bid.
• Project sales and follow up on bids/estimates including Iowa DOT and Municipal paving projects.
• Strive to maintain crew schedules at full capacity.
• Read, interpret, and analyze construction plans for costing with extreme accuracy.
• Strive for continual improvement and efficiency of the estimating system and process.
• Conduct detailed job cost analysis and review.
• Understand current market prices of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors as they fluctuate with complete accuracy.
• Maintain a database of vendors and subcontractors.
• Effectively pass jobs to project management for efficient production after sale.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures by wearing appropriate safety equipment and using excellent safety practices while visiting job sites per CTI policies, OSHA, Federal, and State laws and regulations.
• Perform other job‑related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent and related work experience required, or 2‑4 years’ technical school.
• 3+ years’ estimating experience, required, in the construction industry; concrete construction preferred.
• Proficient mathematical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to create documents with zero grammatical, punctuation, spelling, or numerical errors.
• Able to work well under time constraints.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively and confidently with customers.

In 2001, Concrete Technologies, Inc. (“CTI”) opened for business with four employees and a focus on commercial foundations, floors, and parking lots. Since then, CTI has grown to over 250 employees and added mainline paving to its service line. Initially focused on Central Iowa, CTI has successfully completed projects throughout Iowa and the Midwest. Together with CTI Ready Mix and CTI Recycling, the CTI companies bring the resources to provide a diverse range of concrete construction services and ready mix designs.

Concrete Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All candidates who have received a written offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Company policy and a background check.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Construction