What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concrete Estimator/Project Manager position at Southwest Construction?
Southwest Construction Services is a Texas-based construction company founded in 1993. We specialize in Sawing, Waterproofing, Concrete, Architectural Flooring, & Demolition. Our company, Concrete Preservation, is currently recruiting for a Concrete Estimator/Project Manager or Estimator/Sales role to be based in our Fort Worth office.
In this role, you will be responsible for estimating/sales and business development of our Concrete Division in Fort Worth. Our ideal candidate is an innovative, decisive individual who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment; can set goals and expectations, is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.
Job Responsibilities
- Estimating new concrete construction and concrete repair projects
- Start up, takeoff, review specifications of plans for Concrete Division
- Provide accurate and detailed estimates to achieve profitable work from clients
- Complete takeoffs from plan, specifications and quantitative bids
- Contact customers for takeoff questions
- Attend weekly meetings to discuss bid schedule
- Jobsite walkthroughs; site visits may be required when needed
- Assist in any form of estimating procedure to help success of company
- Develop and manage schedules in collaboration with Production & Estimating leadership
- Work closely with in-house team to assist in reviewing bids and developing proposals
- Ability to develop customers and maintain customer relationships
- Take part in preplanning and ensuring project execution
- Attend in-house project meetings
- Communicate with General Contractors, Vendors, Subcontractors, and Management Staff
- Other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
- Proficient in converting & editing documents
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong knowledge of OST, Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to read and understand plans
Job Requirements
- 3 years of experience in construction estimating
- Concrete specific estimating required
- Complimentary scopes (waterproofing, sealants, concrete repair, finishes) would be an advantage.
- Complimentary scopes (waterproofing, sealants, concrete repair, finishes) would be an advantage.
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan(s)
- Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Work-life balance (office hours are M-F 7am-4pm)
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Dallas and Fort Worth Offices
- Lead/ITB and Lead sharing from other divisions