Concrete Estimator

Job Description

Company Overview

Reyes Group, established in 1992, is a trusted provider of specialized and general contracting services across new construction, infrastructure development, and complex renovations. We are driven by a commitment to integrity, safety, and quality—values that define our mission and guide every project we undertake.

Position Summary

Reyes Group, LTD is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Concrete Estimator to lead the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for large-scale commercial concrete construction projects. As the Lead Estimator, you will be responsible for analyzing project documents, developing comprehensive take-offs, and collaborating with project managers, field teams, and clients throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires deep knowledge of cast-in-place concrete construction, strong blueprint reading skills, and the ability to manage multiple bids across both public and private sectors. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, field experience, and strong communication skills to support successful project execution from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Functions as Lead Estimator
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, and services for our type of work
• Efficiently read blueprints and understand industry pricing
• Work on multiple projects and maintain contact with field personnel to handle questions, regarding RFI’s, change orders, and technically related issues
• Determines project specifications by studying project design, customer requirements, and performance standards, preparing cost estimates
• Responsible for hard bid, negotiated, and design / build projects in both the public and private sector
• Managing all aspects of large construction projects from bidding, start-up, construction, and closeout
• Responsible for job packaging, scheduling, job cost & tracking, permitting, and must present well to clients, owners, and subcontractors
• Read and understand job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a "take off" of materials included in the job
• Estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a through price estimate.
• Review proposals, specifications, drawing, attend pre-bid meetings, etc…to determine scope of work and develop quantity take-offs
• Incorporates safety in the means and methods decision making during the estimating phase
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Develops and maintains relationships with owners, general contractors
• Work with the Project Manager to provide them with assistance in weighing the potential risks and costs associated with taking on a particular project
• Responsible for buyout process with Project Manager