Estimating Manager jobs in Denton, TX

About us

Rios Brothers Concrete has been around since 1990, located west of Fort Worth, TX near the town of Weatherford. Rios Brothers has a great culture full of positive people that come to work every day loving what they do. The company is built on a foundation of respect for its people and its customers, and the quality of workmanship is unmatched in the industry.

JOB SUMMARY

We seek a Concrete Estimating Manager to help expand our commercial concrete company throughout the DFW metroplex. You will be the deciding factor between between submitting pricing to general contractors and procuring the contracts that range in size from $100,000 up to $10,000,000 in concrete work. You will help build lasting relationships with Commercial General Contractors to ensure future project synergy for years to come.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all aspects of procuring concrete contracts from estimating to sales.
• Be the deciding factor between just submitting numbers or procuring contracts.
• Play an integral role in growing the pipeline of commercial work for the company.
• Manage the estimating team and help grow the department.
• Research and qualify potential bidding opportunities.
• Identify scope items completely and accurately, including a risk narrative.
• Develop a project schedule based on crew makeup/equipment and formwork choices/job costing analysis.
• Review project plans and specifications to interpret and determine scope of work and required contents of estimates.
• Utilize Stack software to conduct takeoffs and quantify project components based on plans and specs.
• Work with the sales and estimating team to build the project estimate and proposal for submittal.
• Assist in the preparation of a preliminary project schedule based on the information provided in the plans and specifications.
• Prepare detailed reports or bids for submission to general contractors.
• Participate in project handoff meetings with manager and field supervisors.
• Build and maintain great relationships with commercial General Contractors.
• Project sizes generally range from $100,000 to $10,000,000 in commercial concrete scope.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• Previous experience in concrete estimating is preferred, but other trade estimating experience may be substituted.
• Familiarity with construction management software is a plus, but not required. QuickBase software experience is a plus!
• Must have proficient knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Sales and business development oriented.
• Deadline and detail oriented.
• A positive attitude and an ability to work well under pressure and with others on the team.
• Ability to work extended hours when required.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.

SCHEDULE, PAY & BENEFITS

• Pay is negotiable depending on experience.
• Company cell phone.
• Schedule is Monday through Friday.
• Health, Dental and Vision after waiting period.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary requirement?

Experience:

• Construction Estimating: 1 year (Required)
• Concrete Estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Worth, TX (Required)

Work Location: In person