Estimator - Concrete Construction

About the role

A commercial concrete contractor serving Central Virginia is looking for an experienced Estimator to join its concrete construction team in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is an in-person position for someone with strong commercial concrete estimating and preconstruction experience. The Estimator develops accurate, competitive estimates for commercial concrete projects, supports bids and negotiations, and works with project teams, subcontractors, vendors and clients through the preconstruction phase.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs, job analyses, pricing and complete estimates for competitive bids and negotiations
• Develop bid documents and solicit vendor and subcontractor pricing for various scopes of work
• Maintain the estimate log and track bid activity, competitor information, market conditions and bid strategies
• Build and maintain historical cost data to evaluate labor productivity, pricing trends and profitability
• Analyze project schedules, materials, equipment, subcontractor capabilities, market conditions and potential risks
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts and other project documents
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams and identify cost-effective solutions to challenges
• Use estimating systems to improve accuracy and efficiency, and include safety measures and costs in estimates

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent estimating experience will be considered
• 5+ years of commercial concrete estimating and preconstruction experience, including projects valued at $10M+
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating, cost modeling, cost engineering and constructability
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial building construction means, methods, systems, trades and work disciplines
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts and project documents
• Field construction experience in addition to estimating experience is preferred
• Excellent communication, collaboration, active listening and problem-solving skills

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, Word, Outlook and Project
• Experience with Procore and On-Screen Takeoff (OnCenter) or similar estimating software

What we offer

• Salary of $125,000 - $140,000 per year
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short-term disability
• 401(k) plan and paid time off and holidays
• Education and training opportunities and long-term professional growth