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Concrete Estimator

Company:
Southwest Construction
Location:
Dallas, TX, 75229
Posted:
May 11, 2024
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Description:

Job Description

Salary:

We are currently recruiting for a Concrete Estimator to be based in our Dallas office. In this role, you will be responsible for estimating our Concrete division projects. Our ideal candidate is an innovative, but decisive individual who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations, is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

Job Duties

Estimating new concrete construction and concrete repair projects

Start up, takeoff, review specifications of plans for Concrete Division

Provide accurate and detailed estimates to achieve profitable work from clients

Complete takeoffs from plan, specifications and quantitative bids

Contact customers for takeoff questions

Attend weekly meetings to discuss bid schedule

Jobsite walkthroughs; site visits may be required when needed

Assist in any form of estimating procedure to help success of company

Develop and manage schedules in collaboration with Production & Estimating leadership

Work closely with in-house Sales teams to assist in reviewing bids and developing proposals

Ability to develop customers and maintain customer relationships

Take part in preplanning and ensuring project execution

Attend in-house project meetings

Communicate with General Contractors, Vendors, Subcontractors, and Management Staff

Other duties as assigned

Office hours are M-F 7am-4pm

Job Requirements & Preferred Skills

3+ years of experience in construction estimating

Strong knowledge of OST, Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel

Concrete specific estimating preferred

Excellent analytical skills

Ability to read and understand plans

Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

Proficient in converting & editing documents

Excellent written and oral communication skills

What We Offer

Work-Life Balance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Dallas and Fort Worth Offices

Benefits/401K

PTO

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