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Senior Concrete EstimatorPankow Builders • Pasadena, CA, United States
Senior Concrete Estimator

Senior Concrete Estimator

Pankow Builders • Pasadena, CA, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Concrete Estimator

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 scopesincluding 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.

Primary Accountabilities

  • Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates for:
    • Concrete foundations and slabs
    • Vertical elements (walls, cores, columns)
    • Elevated decks and flatwork
    • Site concrete and specialty finishes
  • Develop and maintain budgets for:
    • Precast and cast-in-place components
    • Shoring/formwork systems
    • Concrete pumping and placement logistics
  • Prepare cost breakdowns at Conceptual, Schematic, and GMP stages.
  • Vendor/Subcontractor Procurement:
    • Solicit and evaluate quotes from concrete material suppliers and reinforcing subcontractors.
    • Provide feedback on scope gaps, exclusions, and buyout strategy.
  • Internal Support:
    • Support Project Management in aligning estimate assumptions with field execution.
    • Coordinate with Field Superintendents on production rates and formwork strategies.
  • Tools & Templates:
    • Develop and manage standard estimating templates for concrete scopes.
    • Convert final estimates into accounting system formats (e.g., CMiC or ERP tools).

Secondary Accountabilities

  • 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.).

Qualifications

Education/Training

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Field experience in concrete placement or estimating trade training is strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Deep understanding of:
    1. Self-perform concrete practices
    2. Material pricing trends and supply chain logistics
    3. Labor productivity for concrete scopes
    4. Scheduling tools and takeoff software (e.g., OST, Bluebeam, PlanSwift)
  • Strong communication and organization skills.

Work Experience

  • 10+ years of estimating or project engineering experience in concrete construction (field or office).
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