Estimator - Concrete

Tutor Perini • New Rochelle, NY

74d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Tutor Perini Corporation is looking for a Concrete Estimator to join our team in New Rochelle, NY. You will play a crucial role in the success of our construction projects. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for all concrete-related work, including foundations, slabs, columns, walls, and structural elements. You will work closely with project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure competitive and accurate bid proposals. As a Concrete Estimator at Tutor Perini Corp., reporting to the Vice President of Estimating, you will have the opportunity to estimate concrete work for civil infrastructure projects, including site prep, formwork, reinforcement, and finishing. You will perform quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications to determine material, labor, and equipment needs, analyze vendor and subcontractor quotes to ensure cost efficiency and accuracy, prepare and submit detailed bid proposals based on project scope and specifications, collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to refine budgets and scope, use estimating software to enhance accuracy and efficiency, identify value engineering opportunities to optimize costs without compromising quality, monitor market trends, material pricing, and labor rates to maintain competitive estimates, and assist in contract negotiations and provide recommendations for project planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred (High School Diploma required).
• Minimum of 5 years of construction estimating experience, with a strong emphasis on concrete work.
• In-depth knowledge of concrete mix designs, reinforcement, formwork systems, placement methods, and curing processes.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and performing accurate material quantity takeoffs.
• Skilled in evaluating bids, cost proposals, and detailed estimates-including labor rates, fringe benefits, overhead, and profit margins.
• Experience with estimating tools such as ProEst, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or On-Screen Takeoff.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Capable of handling multiple estimates and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success in producing accurate estimates and supporting projects delivered on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate concrete work for civil infrastructure projects, including site prep, formwork, reinforcement, and finishing.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications to determine material, labor, and equipment needs.
• Analyze vendor and subcontractor quotes to ensure cost efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare and submit detailed bid proposals based on project scope and specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to refine budgets and scope.
• Use estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, HCSS Heavy Bid, PlanSwift, ProEst, On-Screen Takeoff) to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Monitor market trends, material pricing, and labor rates to maintain competitive estimates.
• Assist in contract negotiations and provide recommendations for project planning.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees