Concrete Estimator
Ekedal Concrete Inc
- Irvine, CA
- $90,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs quantity take-offs.
- Assists in the pricing and bidding of construction projects.
- Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications.
- Conducts reviews of milestone documents for the development and pricing of value alternative opportunities.
- Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
- Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
- After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for future reference.
- Aids field operations with change order pricing if needed.
- Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors.
- Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts.
- Builds relationships with subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for Ekedal
- Attends industry events and represents Ekedal to the industry in a professional capacity.
- Builds and maintains relationships with internal Ekedal clients.
- Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
- Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or 3-5 years of equivalent experience required.
- General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
- Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as OST, Plan Swift, CAD, and BIM related software.
- Strong math and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Ekedal core values.
- Maintains a "value added" approach to estimating