Estimator - Concrete

Alpha Inc•Kahului, HI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Alpha Inc. is seeking a Concrete Estimator who excels in detailed analysis, relationship building, and crafting competitive bids. This role is for a high-ownership individual capable of identifying overlooked details, fostering strong industry connections, and translating project plans, specifications, and field conditions into precise, winning proposals. The Estimator will be instrumental in driving growth across private and public concrete construction opportunities by pinpointing suitable projects, developing accurate estimates, and delivering strategic proposals. Alpha Inc., a locally owned leader in Hawaiʻi's heavy civil construction, renewable energy, drilling, and concrete services, is dedicated to building projects that benefit island communities through quality, innovation, and lasting impact. The company's mission and culture are built on excellence, sustainability, innovation, and investing in its people and technology, guided by core values of Leading with Heart, Strength in Unity, and Alpha Mentality. The Concrete Estimator will directly contribute to these values by ensuring Alpha pursues the right work, prices it correctly, and sets projects up for success from the outset.

Requirements

3–5 years of hands-on concrete construction estimating experience.
Experience with Heavy Bid and Heavy Job is required.
Experience preparing bids for public and private construction work.
Strong knowledge of concrete construction methods, bid document analysis, and applicable construction regulations and codes.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules with a high degree of accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and other relevant estimating tools.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard for quality.
Ability to manage multiple bid opportunities and deadlines without losing precision.
Commercial instinct: you know the difference between a busy bid and a smart bid.
Operate with integrity and professionalism.
Build strong internal and external partnerships.
Compete to win and take pride in getting it right.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue concrete construction bidding opportunities in both public and private sectors.
Monitor government publications, bid boards, and industry channels for upcoming projects and long-range opportunities.
Stay proactive in building visibility into the pipeline, not just reacting to what lands on your desk.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
Help expand Alpha’s client base by consistently building trust, credibility, and responsiveness in the market.
Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, schedules, and related bid documents in detail.
Define scope, identify risk, and evaluate changes or gaps in the documents that impact pricing, production, and execution.
Read between the lines and catch the issues that can make or break a job.
Perform detailed quantity take-offs for concrete-related scopes, including formwork, reinforcing steel, embeds, concrete placement, finishing, curing, jointing, and related interfaces.
Evaluate labor, equipment, material, trucking, pump, and production costs to build complete and competitive estimates.
Solicit and level quotes from subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers, aiming for thorough scope coverage and minimizing exposure.
Coordinate estimate development with attention to access, phasing, sequencing, placement logistics, production constraints, and constructability.
Support value engineering ideas and alternative approaches that improve competitiveness without compromising execution.
Prepare executive-level bid summaries that clearly communicate assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and key risks.
Support the handoff from estimating to operations with clarity and discipline.
Ensure project teams understand the estimate logic, pricing assumptions, scope boundaries, and operational risks tied to the bid.

Benefits

100% company-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (family coverage)
Paid Time Off (PTO) (vacation, personal, and sick time) that increases with tenure
Paid holidays
Weekly pay
401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible after 1 month of service (age 18+), with a Safe Harbor match (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 2%) with immediate vesting.
Life & AD&D insurance (company-paid, with family coverage)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (24/7 confidential support)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $500/year)
Company-provided equipment (role dependent)
Additional perks (Aflac supplemental coverage + employee discounts)
Employee Ambassador Program: A dedicated, real-human support resource to help you navigate life’s challenges—personal or professional—by connecting you to guidance, resources, and solutions when you need them most.