Concrete Estimator

                                         CONCRETE ESTIMATOR JOB  DESCRIPTION

BlackRock Construction, LLC. is looking for a Concrete Estimator to work in their fast-paced, growing organization. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.

BlackRock pursues projects upwards of $5,000,000 for large commercial, transportation, utility, healthcare and higher education projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Regularly seek project opportunities that align with BlackRock’s market
• Attend project networking events and participate in business development activities for BlackRock’s concrete and construction divisions
• Attend pre-bid walk through
• Manage and update the concrete bid log weekly
• Review, read, and comprehend project plans and specifications
• Assess risk on potential projects
• Perform accurate detailed take off quantities from drawings utilizing take off software
• Calculate labor, equipment and materials costs required for detailed cost estimate
• Produce hard dollar cost estimates for all BlackRock concrete projects
• Solicit pricing from suppliers and subcontractors as required for bidding
• Prepare and submit bid packages on or before bid due dates
• Provide pre-bid cost budgets
• Hold turnover meeting
• Work with project management and field supervision staff with ongoing construction change order costing
• Develop progress schedules associated with bid activities.
• Analysis job cost information.
• Attend industry and client meetings and visit job sites.

Requirements:

·        Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles

·        Experience estimating projects up to $5,000,000

·        Commercial, institutional, industrial experience

·        Computerized estimating experience

·        Willingness to work long hours as needed

·        Microsoft Office Suite proficient, Excel expert

Education and Experience:

·        A minimum of 5 yrs. experience as a Concrete Estimator

·        A minimum of 10 yrs. experience in Construction industry

·        Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Compensation:

·       Salary based upon experience

·        Paid Holidays and paid time off

·        Structured Annual Bonus Incentives

·        Comprehensive health benefits package - company pays 75% of healthcare

·        401k

·        Employee Assistance Program

Salary : $100,607 - $127,418