Concrete Estimator (Concrete Construction) - Reno, NV

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