Commercial Concrete Construction Estimator

AE Construction is hiring a Commercial Concrete Construction Estimator to add to the team. The estimator's job is to provide accurate bid proposals and scope analysis for potential construction projects. Additional responsibilities include accepting and organizing upcoming bids/bid dates, quote review, contacting suppliers for pricing, and material purchasing. Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts. Exercise good judgment and experience in working with purchasing, concrete labor, equipment, and transportation costs to arrive at full cost estimate with appropriate profit margins to achieve Company's goals. 

 
Responsibilities: 

-Organize and manage bidding opportunities on companywide Bid Calendar  

-Read and understand job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a "take off" of materials included in the job 

-Estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs to prepare a thorough price estimate. 

-Review proposals, specifications, drawing, attend pre-bid meetings, etc.…to determine scope of work and develop quantity take-offs 

-Ordering and tracking materials 

-Requesting and tracking material prices and tracking trends in an internal database 

-Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and subcontractors 

-Develops and maintains relationships with owners, general contractors 

-Track and follow up with previously submitted bids 

-Salary negotiable to match skillset. 

-Occasional overtime as required 

-Some travel may be required for site visits

Qualifications: 

-4+ years construction estimating experience

-Good verbal and written communication skills for dealing with contractors, suppliers, purchasing, sales, and others. 

-Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents. 

-Knowledge of terminology customarily used in construction and knowledge of use of computer and estimating software packages. 

-Must be proficient in Math and able to multitask. 

-Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. 

-Must be able to work in a team and foster confidence in all. 

-Superior communication and organization development skills. 

-Comfortable in handling large files and confidential data. 

-Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, onscreen take-off, and basic construction computer software. 

-2-year or 4-year college degree or equivalent (not required)

Schedule: 

Full Time Monday-Friday 7-5 

Pay and Benefits: 

$25 - $35 per hour base pay (Depending on Experience) 

401(k) 

Paid Holidays 

Paid Vacation 

Paid Personal Time Off 

Career advancement opportunities available 

Family-owned company  

Health Insurance 

Office is in King, NC. Must have reliable transportation