Concrete Estimator Job at Southwest Construction, Dallas, TX

  • Southwest Construction
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Concrete Estimator to be based in our Dallas office. In this role, you will be responsible for estimating our Concrete division projects. Our ideal candidate is an innovative, but decisive individual who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations, is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships. 

 

Job Duties


  • 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 Sales teams 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

 

Office hours are M-F 7am-4pm

 

Job Requirements & Preferred Skills


  • 3+ years of experience in construction estimating 

  • Strong knowledge of OST, Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel

  • Concrete specific estimating preferred

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • Ability to read and understand plans

  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

  • Proficient in converting & editing documents 

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

 

What We Offer


  • Work-Life Balance

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Dallas and Fort Worth Offices

  • Benefits/401K

  • PTO

Job Tags

For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office

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