Senior Concrete Estimator

Company: Dynamic Office & Accounting Solutions
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Job Description:

We are actively seeking a Sr. Estimator to join our client's concrete estimation team to effectively and accurately prepare cost estimates for their ever-growing list of projects and new opportunities to bid.Not interested but know someone who might be? We are offering $1000 referral bonus on these positions - learn more at the bottom of this post!The ideal candidate thrives working in the concrete / building materials industry and has a proven track record of successfully collaborating with operations and project managers developing preliminary timelines to determine and prepare accurate estimates to successfully win bids.This is a dynamic opportunity for a hungry, humble, and hands-on individual to join a long standing and reputable company that knows how to take care of their people and continues to build and grow their business!Summary of Responsibilities:

• Prepare plans, specifications, soil reports, historical bid files and historical job cost information necessary to perform a detailed estimate
• Coordinate needed quantity takeoff
• Analyze job site conditions for hazards and create bid to allow for implementation of best practices that ensure safety and compliance for everyone on the job
• Coordinate and mentor the assigned PE to ensure takeoff is performed effectively
• Analyze project information and determine/write RFI as needed
• Prepare a synopsis of relevant or unusual requirements; determine construction method, staff and equipment required while providing coordination for team on the specific project at hand
• Gather material quotes from sub-contractors as needed and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with specifications
• Develop preliminary schedule to determine the length of time necessary for pricing of general conditions
• Prepare detailed estimates, assemble information for each bid into organized bid packages/files
• Review estimates with the assigned reviewer to ensure there is adequate time before bid deadline
• Coordinate with Project Manager, travel to job sites as needed to review progress related to actual construction estimate
• Post bid, schedule, and review with the operations team
• Work with the operations team to develop scope of work to be reviewed with the subcontractors and participate in subcontractor scope review meetings
• Assist operations team with change order pricing as needed and attend project close-out meeting with the Project ManagerRequirements:
  • 5 - 10 + years of concrete estimating experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, or related field
  • Strong confidence with basic business math and the ability to create/understand budgets, and timelines, as well necessary for calculating skills for volume, area, and tonnage
  • Self-motivated, strong organization / time-management skills with the ability to create and follow a schedule while juggling multiple projects
  • Must have a solutions-oriented mentality, analytical skills, and reading comprehension
  • Ability to deal with both standardized and non-standard situations with many variables
  • Excellent leadership skills and ability to communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of people at all levels
  • Technically savvy and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office SuiteOutstanding benefits package includes: 100% Health care for EE & Family, Vision, Dental, Hearing, 401K plus match, 10 holidays, 3 weeks of PTO, Company Stock (ESOP), Paid Sabbatical, Auto Allowance, Bonus program and a retirement plan that is THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY!Details on how to earn $1000 Bucks!!!!!
    • We are offering $1000 referral bonus on these positions - whether you work with us or not (and there are 3)! All you need to do is call/email us with the name of an Estimator, and if that connection results in a full-time hire, you earn $1000 bucks once that person has successfully been on board for 90 days just for making the connection!

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