Structural Concrete Estimator

Summary The structural concrete estimator provides accurate bid proposals and scope analysis for potential projects including pricing estimates on new projects The structural estimator reviews analyzes and interprets contract documents specifications drawings and reference information to develop detailed and comprehensive project cost estimates and exercises sound judgment to arrive at the complete cost estimate with appropriate profit margins to achieve division goals

Preconstruction and Business Development Ensures pertinent information is collected and timely follow ups are executed to close internal and external loops

Establishes and maintains robust relationships with customers vendors subcontractors and key stakeholders

Identifies competitive edge and risks to each project; communicates and evaluates with the preconstruction and division managers

Provides value engineering and design assist solutions including costschedule impacts

Estimating

Reviews contractual requirements specifications and drawings and develops a plan for the project construction to be utilized as the basis of the cost estimating process

Accurately conducts a thorough and detailed project take off to quantify all items in the scope

Creates the complete estimate accounting for all aspects of the scope of work including correct alternates general conditions inputting valid vendor and subcontractor pricing materials and equipment costs and proper labor production and wage rates aligned with the bid strategy

Solicits subcontractor and supplier pricing reviewing prequalification requirements and determining the best qualified subcontractors

Identifies project specific risk issues the potential impact on Kent Companies and potential strategies to help mitigate those risks

Prepare accurate and comprehensive proposals including durations assumptions a complete list of exclusions and all required documentation for submission Follow up with each customer the next business day to gather feedback on pricing and scope promote the Kent differentiators and request a meeting with each customer to discuss how Kent can provide value to the project

Provide timely follow up closure and tracking of all identified opportunities

Participate in post bid interviews when requested to provide accurate details about the scope sequence assumptions expectations and exclusions

Management

Maintains a preconstruction schedule including a bid calendar to ensure time management of deadlines

Assists with the project hand off to the project management and field operations team to ensure a clear understanding of project scope build assumptions schedule and manpower assumptions

Identifies potential improvements that innovate the estimating processes to ensure accurate estimates consistent with divisional costs

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time with or without notice

Bachelors degree in construction management or engineering or 5 years of concrete structural estimating experience

Proven experience managing concrete preconstruction processes

In depth knowledge of construction principlespractices is required

Experience building relationships and working with subcontractors and vendors

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Excels in a team environment with a strong ability to work independently

Excellent at meeting deadlines and striving for accuracy in all submittals

Valid drivers license

Must have reliable transportation to the workplaces job locations

Ability to pass drug screening

Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future

Bachelors degree in Concrete Industry Management Construction Science or Engineering plus 5 years of concrete structural estimating experience
10 years working as a Structural Estimator for a Commercial Concrete specialty sub contractor

Practical leadership abilities like motivation goal setting and conflict management

Organizational skills including time management delegation prioritization and multitasking

Creative and results oriented with a keen sense of urgency and self motivation

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry Benefits vary by location with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire

• Typical benefits packages include Weekly pay
• PTO Paid Time Off
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer matching
• Holiday pay
• New Years Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

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