Commercial Concrete Estimator
B&B Concrete
- Omaha, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Read and understand job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a "take off" of materials included in the job.
- Estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items and equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a thorough price estimate.
- Review proposals, specifications, drawing, attend pre-bid meetings, etc…to determine the scope of work and develop quantity take-offs.
- Incorporates safety in the means and methods decision-making during the estimating phase.
- Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Develops and maintains relationships with owners and general contractors.
- Responsible for the buyout process with the Project Manager.
- At least 2 years estimating successful large commercial self-perform concrete projects.
- Must possess the 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 in including inclusions, exclusions and qualifications.
- Knowledge of terminology customarily used in construction and knowledge of the use of computer and estimating software packages.
- Microsoft software applications including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience using B2W software is a plus.
- Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency.
- Successful internships or Project Engineering experience is a plus.
- Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment.
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