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Concrete Estimator

Not disclosed yet, Reno, NV, United States


Location:

Reno, NV (office-based or hybrid as needed; jobsite walks in Northern Nevada)

Role Summary

We are hiring a

Concrete Estimator

to own takeoffs, pricing, and bid strategy for concrete scopes. This role is accountable for producing accurate, competitive estimates, creating clean handoffs to operations, and improving estimating consistency over time.

Key Responsibilities

Build complete estimates for concrete scopes including:

Structural concrete: foundations, footings, walls, grade beams, slabs, elevated decks (as applicable)

Formwork, rebar, embeds, anchor bolts, accessories, curing, finishing, pumps, trucking, testing

Perform

quantity takeoffs

from plans and specs and validate constructability assumptions.

Develop pricing using client's production rates, historical data, subcontractor/vendor quotes, and market conditions.

Solicit, level, and scope-review quotes from suppliers and subcontractors (rebar, forming, pump, batch plant, testing).

Identify and manage risk:

Clarify exclusions

Capture logistics constraints (access, pour schedule, weather, inspections)

Support bid strategy and proposals:

Alternates

Value engineering options

Clarifications and RFIs

Create a clean turnover package for awarded work:

Assumptions and exclusions

Quantity backup

Key vendors/subs and commitments

Maintain estimating templates and “checks and balances” to improve accuracy, speed, and repeatability.

Partner with operations to compare estimated vs actual and continuously improve rates and assemblies.

Required Qualifications

3+ years estimating experience in concrete construction (or closely related field with heavy concrete scope ownership).

Ability to read and interpret plans/specs and build a defensible scope of work.

Strong understanding of:

Form/rebar/concrete placement sequencing

Means and methods that impact cost (pour size, cycle time, crane/pump access, shoring, winter conditions)

Strong communication and follow-through, especially around assumptions and handoffs.

Proficiency with Excel; comfort working in structured estimating systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with mid-size to large commercial, industrial, or infrastructure concrete scopes.

Familiarity with cost history tracking and feedback loops (estimate vs actual).

Experience doing site walks and pre-bid constructability reviews.

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

Produce accurate, repeatable concrete estimates with clear assumptions and scope boundaries.

Shorten bid-cycle chaos by tightening quote coverage and internal checklists.

Improve award-to-ops turnover so field teams start with fewer unknowns.

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