Concrete Estimator

**Job Summary**

As a Concrete Estimator for B&B Concrete, you will be responsible for providing accurate bid proposals and scope analysis for potential construction projects. Your expertise in estimating costs and developing quantity take-offs will play a crucial role in helping the company achieve its goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Read and understand job bid instructions, detailed specifications, and prepare a 'take off' of materials included in the job.
2. Estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a thorough price estimate.
3. Review proposals, specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and develop quantity take-offs.
4. Incorporate safety in the means and methods decision-making during the estimating phase.
5. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
6. Responsible for the buyout process with the Project Manager.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of estimating experience with large commercial self-perform concrete projects.
• Must possess 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 the scope of work with required information, including inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications.
• Knowledge of terminology customarily used in construction and knowledge of using computer and estimating software packages.
• Microsoft software applications, including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience using B2W software is a plus.