Project Manager/ Concrete Estimator

Flexicrew Technical•Baton Rouge, LA

18h

About The Position

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Project Manager/ Concrete Estimator to join our team. This is a key growth-enabler role focused on protecting margin, controlling risk, and supporting predictable cash flow while the company scales its commercial concrete operations. Essential Duties: Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial concrete projects, including foundations, slabs, elevated decks, paving, sidewalks, curbs, rebar, and formwork. Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing using validated production rates. Define assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications for each estimate. Participate in bid strategy sessions and final bid reviews. Enforce target gross margins and identify pricing, schedule, logistical, and design risks. Recommend GO / GO WITH CONDITIONS / NO-GO decisions to protect profitability. Evaluate billing terms, retainage, and payment timing to manage front-end cash exposure. Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure smooth handoff from estimating to operations. Assist with change order pricing and scope recovery. Maintain cost databases, production benchmarks, and continuously improve estimating systems and templates. Track estimate-to-actual performance and provide insight for future project bids.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience estimating commercial concrete projects.
Strong understanding of concrete means and methods.
Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software, including Bluebeam, PlanSwift, and Excel.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Demonstrated experience working with commercial general contractors.
Strong financial and risk judgment with a production-driven estimating mindset.
Clear communication skills and willingness to challenge assumptions.
Proven track record of estimate-to-actual accountability.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial concrete projects, including foundations, slabs, elevated decks, paving, sidewalks, curbs, rebar, and formwork.
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing using validated production rates.
Define assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications for each estimate.
Participate in bid strategy sessions and final bid reviews.
Enforce target gross margins and identify pricing, schedule, logistical, and design risks.
Recommend GO / GO WITH CONDITIONS / NO-GO decisions to protect profitability.
Evaluate billing terms, retainage, and payment timing to manage front-end cash exposure.
Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure smooth handoff from estimating to operations.
Assist with change order pricing and scope recovery.
Maintain cost databases, production benchmarks, and continuously improve estimating systems and templates.
Track estimate-to-actual performance and provide insight for future project bids.