Concrete Estimator Gulf Coast Services

Concrete Estimator (Multifamily & Commercial)

Are you a detail-driven concrete estimator who can read the drawings others misscivil/site plans, structural elevations, and the fine-print details that decide whether a bid is profitable? At Gulf Coast Services, you'll work directly under a Senior Concrete Estimator to produce complete, defensible proposals that help us win the right work and execute it with excellence.

Before You Apply: This role requires a minimum of 2 years of hands-on concrete estimating experience in commercial or multifamily construction. If concrete estimating isn't your background, this isn't the right fitand that's okay. We'd rather you find a role where you can thrive.

Do You Consider Yourself?

• A DETAIL-OBSESSED PLAN READER. You can interpret civil drawings, structural plans/elevations/details, and specifications to capture the full scopeno gaps, no surprises.
• A PROACTIVE EXECUTOR. You take ownership of your bids, manage deadlines, track addenda, and deliver clean first drafts without waiting to be chased.
• A TEAM-FIRST COLLABORATOR. You communicate early, document clearly, and support strong handoffs to Operations so the field can win.
• A LONG-TERM BUILDER. You're not looking for a short-term stop. You want to grow your craft, earn trust, and become indispensable. The people who thrive here tend to stay.

Essential Duties

Within the first 3060 days:

This onboarding plan assumes you arrive with solid estimating fundamentals. It's designed to calibratenot teachthe core craft.

• Review past scopes, estimates, contracts, and project documentation to understand Gulf Coast Services' standards and pricing norms.
• Learn our estimating workflow, bid calendar, file structure, templates, and revision control expectations.
• Shadow the Senior Concrete Estimator on active bids end-to-end and begin owning defined takeoff components.
• Demonstrate strong scope capture by reconciling civil/site plans with structural drawings/elevations/details and identifying missing scope early.
• Solicit and level vendor/sub pricing (ready-mix, rebar/fab/place, pumping, joints/curing/accessories as applicable) using a consistent format.
• Build and apply a Concrete Bid Checklist and starter library of clarifications/exclusions.

Within the next 3 months and ongoing:

• Own defined portions of larger bids or smaller bids end-to-end with Senior review and final sign-off.
• Produce defensible proposals with clear scope narratives, inclusions/exclusions, clarifications, alternates, and marked-up drawings.
• Run a repeatable pre-submission quality check (quantities, details/elevations, addenda confirmation, proposal cleanup).
• Support proactive follow-up with GC/Precon teams: timely revisions, answers, and documentation of scope decisions.
• Create an Operations handoff snapshot for awarded jobs to reduce field surprises and scope gaps.

Within the next 612 months and ongoing:

• Run the majority of assigned bids end-to-end with minimal Senior edits while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Improve estimate accuracy and reduce post-award scope gaps through disciplined plan reading and documentation.
• Maintain and refine a Top 25 Concrete Scope Risks & Clarifications list informed by post-mortems and job feedback.
• Strengthen vendor/sub coverage and contribute to cost-history and production rate improvements based on real performance.
• Partner closely with Operations to ensure clear handoffs and continuous improvement across estimating and execution.

Education, Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of estimating experience in commercial concrete (or closely related) required
• Ability to interpret civil/site plans and structural plans/elevations/details required
• Proficiency with takeoff tools (e.g., Bluebeam; PlanSwift/OST/Trimble/HCSS or similar) and strong Excel skills required
• Strong written communication and proposal documentation habits required
• Experience estimating both site and structural packages a plus

Company Benefits

Health

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Healthcare

Financial Wellness

• Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Term Life

Well-Being & Time Off

We offer tenure-based PTObecause we expect you to grow with us.

• 14 years: 8 vacation days + 5 sick days
• 58 years: 10 vacation days + 5 sick days
• 9+ years: 12 vacation days + 5 sick days
• Paid Holidays

Who We Are

Founded in 1986, Gulf Coast Services has grown into a premier commercial/multifamily subcontractor specializing in flooring, paint, and concrete across Texas and beyond. Serving diverse sectorsincluding multifamily, education, healthcare, hospitality, government, corporate, sports and recreation, and retailwe operate with a core belief that execution matters. From planning through close-out, we work closely with clients to deliver projects with precision, reliability, and care.