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Ground Thunder NC · 1 day ago

Commercial Concrete Estimator

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Ground Thunder NC is seeking a Commercial Concrete Estimator responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial concrete projects. The role involves close collaboration with operations to ensure bids are executable and aligned with company capabilities.

Construction

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Jordan

Responsibilities

Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents for commercial concrete scopes

Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for:

Footings, foundations, slabs-on-grade

Elevated decks, walls, columns

Sidewalks, curb & gutter, site concrete

Develop accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing

Solicit and evaluate vendor and supplier quotes

Prepare bid proposals, clarifications, and inclusions/exclusions

Participate in pre-bid meetings and job walks

Coordinate with project management and field leadership to ensure constructability

Support smooth handoff from estimating to operations after award

Assist with value engineering and alternate pricing when requested

Maintain and update cost databases, labor rates, and production assumptions

Review historical job cost data to improve estimate accuracy

Identify risk areas and communicate assumptions clearly

Communicate with general contractors regarding scope, questions, and clarifications

Build relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and GC estimating teams

Support negotiations as needed

Qualification

Estimating commercial concreteConcrete construction methodsEstimating software proficiencyReading construction drawingsLocal market pricing knowledgeAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunicationTeam-oriented mindset