Concrete Estimator

2 days ago

Fort Worth, TX, United States gpac Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Structural Concrete Estimator

Job Summary

The Structural Concrete Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for structural concrete projects, including foundations, slabs, elevated decks, shear walls, columns, and related reinforcing systems. This role supports preconstruction and project teams by analyzing plans, specifications, and contractual documents to develop detailed quantity takeoffs, pricing, and proposals for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for structural concrete scopes, including footings, grade beams, slabs-on-grade, elevated slabs, columns, walls, ramps, and structural decks
  • Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and addenda for scope completeness and constructability
  • Develop accurate cost estimates for concrete, reinforcing steel, embeds, formwork, shoring, labor, equipment, and subcontracted scopes
  • Solicit pricing from concrete suppliers, rebar fabricators, and specialty subcontractors
  • Identify risk, scope gaps, value engineering opportunities, and cost savings alternatives
  • Prepare bid summaries, clarifications, and scope letters for management review
  • Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, engineers, and preconstruction teams
  • Track historical cost data and maintain estimating databases
  • Assist in post-bid reviews, buyout, and handoff meetings upon project award
Qualifications
  • 3-10+ years of estimating experience focused on structural concrete
  • Strong understanding of structural drawings, rebar detailing, and concrete placement methods
  • Experience estimating commercial, industrial, multifamily, or infrastructure concrete projects
  • Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, OST, Sage, or similar tools
  • Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze costs and productivity rates
  • Knowledge of local market pricing, codes, and construction standards
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
Preferred Skills
  • Preconstruction or self-performing concrete contractor background
  • Knowledge of post-tension systems, tilt-up, cast-in-place, or precast concrete (a plus)
  • Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
    or equivalent hands-on experience in structural concrete construction and estimating
Work Environment
  • Office-based with collaboration across estimating and project teams
  • Occasional site visits for takeoff verification and project understanding


All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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