Role Overview The Concrete Estimator is responsible for leading estimating efforts for structural and site concrete scopes, ensuring all bids are accurate, competitive, and aligned with real-world construction execution.
This is a high-impact preconstruction role that directly influences project profitability, backlog quality, and successful delivery before projects begin.
Key Responsibilities Estimating & Takeoffs
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for:
Structural concrete
Site concrete scopes
Analyze:
Plans
Specifications
Bid documents
Develop full cost estimates including:
Labor
Materials
Equipment
Subcontractors
Identify scope gaps, risks, and opportunities
Structural Concrete Scope Development
Estimate scopes including:
Foundations
Footings
Walls
Slabs
Columns
Elevated concrete systems
Understand and price:
Formwork systems
Rebar
Embedded elements
Evaluate constructability and sequencing
Bid Strategy & Pricing
Participate in pricing strategy discussions
Develop competitive bids while protecting margins
Adjust estimates based on:
Market conditions
Schedule constraints
Project complexity
Support value engineering and alternate options
Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination
Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor bids
Compare and level pricing to ensure full scope coverage
Maintain relationships with:
Concrete suppliers
Rebar vendors
Formwork providers
Coordinate with specialty trades
Preconstruction & Operations Alignment
Collaborate with operations and project teams
Support project handoff from estimating to execution
Provide input on:
Sequencing
Logistics
Production planning
Assist with budget clarification and scope interpretation
Risk Identification & Cost Control
Identify risks related to:
Site conditions
Constructability
Schedule
Scope gaps
Build contingencies and assumptions into estimates
Ensure estimates reflect realistic production rates
Support continuous improvement of estimating processes
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in concrete estimating
Strong experience with:
Structural concrete
Site concrete scopes
Ability to read and interpret:
Plans
Specifications
Bid documents
Strong knowledge of:
Concrete construction methods
Formwork systems
Rebar requirements
Labor and production rates
Experience with estimating tools:
HeavyBid (preferred)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Numbers & Facts
Location
Reno, NV, NV
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Biddingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Concreteunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Estimatesunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Embedded Systemsunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Pricingunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Project Estimatesunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Value Engineeringunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
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