Senior Concrete Estimator
Charles Pankow Builders Ltd•Pasadena, CA
•$150,000 - $175,000
About The Position
The Senior Concrete Estimator is responsible for preparing and managing concrete-specific estimates for medium to large commercial construction projects. This role emphasizes detailed takeoffs, cost analysis, and subcontractor/supplier coordination specific to concrete scopes—including formwork, reinforcement, placement, and finishing. The Estimator also supports operations teams in procurement strategy, constructability assessments, and concrete logistics planning, especially in fast-paced, self-perform environments.
Requirements
- 10+ years of estimating or project engineering experience in concrete construction (field or office).
- Deep understanding of self-perform concrete practices.
- Deep understanding of material pricing trends and supply chain logistics.
- Deep understanding of labor productivity for concrete scopes.
- Deep understanding of scheduling tools and takeoff software (e.g., OST, Bluebeam, PlanSwift).
- Strong communication and organization skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
- Field experience in concrete placement or estimating trade training.
Responsibilities
- Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates for concrete foundations and slabs, vertical elements (walls, cores, columns), elevated decks and flatwork, and site concrete and specialty finishes.
- Develop and maintain budgets for precast and cast-in-place components, shoring/formwork systems, and concrete pumping and placement logistics.
- Prepare cost breakdowns at Conceptual, Schematic, and GMP stages.
- Solicit and evaluate quotes from concrete material suppliers and reinforcing subcontractors.
- Provide feedback on scope gaps, exclusions, and buyout strategy.
- Support Project Management in aligning estimate assumptions with field execution.
- Coordinate with Field Superintendents on production rates and formwork strategies.
- Develop and manage standard estimating templates for concrete scopes.
- Convert final estimates into accounting system formats (e.g., CMiC or ERP tools).
- Assist with concrete scheduling and phasing plans.
- Provide input on crane planning, pour sequencing, and formwork reuse.
- Support constructability and site access reviews during early project planning.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering specific to concrete systems (e.g., slab design alternatives, mix optimization, etc.).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
