Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Commercial Estimator (Commercial Concrete and Industrial Coatings), you'll play a critical role in shaping project success by developing accurate, competitive bids tailored to both structural concrete and specialty coatings. You’ll support our Commercial Division with thoughtful cost analysis, client-facing proposals, and strategic coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid requests and project opportunities to determine pursuit viability based on schedule, resources, location, and equipment requirements.
• Review architectural and construction plans, drawings, and specifications for commercial concrete and industrial coatings projects.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and detailed estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Develop and submit competitive, client-aligned proposals that meet project budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with commercial operations leadership, including division VPs on pricing strategy, sourcing, and cost optimization.
• Track bid results and continuously refine estimating data to improve accuracy and competitiveness.
• Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and client presentations as needed to support project understanding and relationships.
• Stay informed on material cost trends, supplier developments, and emerging technologies in concrete and coatings to enhance estimating precision and project quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience estimating commercial concrete projects.
• Proven knowledge of concrete construction methods, decorative and protective coatings (e.g., epoxy, micro-toppings).
• Familiarity with estimating software (Viewpoint, Bluebeam, Plan Swift, etc.) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong ability to read blueprints, specs, and detailed construction documents.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and mathematical skills.
• Effective oral and written communication; capable of negotiating and presenting to clients/stakeholders.
• Self-directed and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a growing business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with decorative overlay systems, commercial coatings, or specialized coatings like waterparks or other industrial concrete coatings.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred but not required).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected and innovative company committed to premium craftsmanship and customer-first values.
• Work across a variety of commercial applications—from structural slab work to aesthetic coatings and specialty coatings surfaces.
• Opportunity for professional growth in a company expanding regionally and into new markets like Florida.
• Collaborative environment supported by seasoned leadership across divisions (Commercial Ops, Coatings, etc.)

Company DescriptionConcrete Science combines a smart blend of quality, service, and value, delivering both residential and commercial concrete construction and coatings in Minneapolis–St. Paul and surrounding regions— and recently expanding operations to Fort Myers, Florida. Their services range from traditional foundations and decorative overlays to epoxy flooring and industrial coatings.

Company Description

Concrete Science combines a smart blend of quality, service, and value, delivering both residential and commercial concrete construction and coatings in Minneapolis–St. Paul and surrounding regions— and recently expanding operations to Fort Myers, Florida. Their services range from traditional foundations and decorative overlays to epoxy flooring and industrial coatings.