Concrete Estimator / Project Manager

Job Title: Concrete Estimator / Project Manager

Classification: Salary, Exempt

Reports To: Concrete General Manager

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Concrete Solutions Unlimited (CSU) is a leading provider of residential and commercial concrete services based in Sioux Falls, SD. The company specializes in delivering high-quality concrete solutions and is known for its strong family atmosphere and commitment to integrity. With a reputation for excellence in both craftsmanship and client relationships, CSU continues to be a trusted name in the industry.

Job Summary: The Concrete Estimator/ Project Manager plans, bids, and delivers commercial concrete projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role integrates estimating precision with disciplined project execution—owning schedule, cost, quality, and client communication—to ensure safe, on-time, in-budget outcomes and great client experiences.

Hours: A typical workday is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, actual working hours and days may vary due to project deadlines - overtime may be required as needed.

Compensation: Starting at $80,000 per year

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package

• Annual bonus potential

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-Paid Life and AD&D insurance

• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability coverage

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Seven (7) paid holidays

• Flex Time Off accrual that starts on your first day!

• $200 annual branded gear allowance

• Fitness club discounts & wellness incentives

• Employee Assistance Programs

• A family-oriented workplace that values teamwork and professional growth

• $150 annual boot allowance

• $150 annual prescription safety glasses allowance

• Company vehicle

• Company cellphone allowance

• Relocation assistance may be available

Key Responsibilities:

• Preconstruction & Estimating Excellence

  • Interpret structural and civil drawings; perform concrete quantity take-offs (foundations, walls, slabs, elevated decks, site concrete, curb & gutter).

  • Build detailed estimates (labor, equipment, formwork systems, pumping, rebar, embeds, mix designs, cure/seal, jointing) and written clarifications/assumptions.

  • Lead vendor/sub outreach; manage addenda; level proposals; confirm scope completeness before award.

  • Identify value engineering and alternate means/methods; facilitate pre-bid RFIs.

  • Draft bid proposals (inclusions/exclusions, schedule assumptions, logistics).

  • Conduct precon to operations handoff using standard checklists/logs.

• Project Planning, Schedule & Procurement Control

  • Build WBS and baseline (CPM); facilitate pull-/phase-planning with the Superintendent; publish 3- and 6-week look-aheads.

  • Create procurement schedule (rebar, embeds, formwork systems, mix approvals, curing/sealing chemicals, testing services); monitor long-leads.

  • Coordinate permits, inspections, concrete testing/special inspections.

  • Establish submittal/RFI logs and approval workflows; maintain document control in project management/estimating software.

  • Plan pour sequences, placement logistics, access/hoisting, and temporary works with the Superintendent.

• Cost, Contracts & Change Management

  • Lead buyout and commitment issuance; align cost codes to company standards and WIP/billing cycles.

  • Forecast monthly cost to complete; track labor/equipment productivity vs. estimate; surface trends early.

  • Price, negotiate, and process owner/sub change orders; maintain CO logs and contemporaneous documentation.

  • Approve vendor pay apps; coordinate owner pay apps with backup.

  • Maintain risk & opportunity register; escalate threats early.

  • Ensure contractual compliance (notice provisions, schedule impact narratives, pricing basis).

• Stakeholder Communication, Documentation & Closeout

  • Lead OAC meetings; publish action-oriented minutes and decisions; maintain an Issues & Decisions Log.

  • Manage RFIs/submittals to resolution; ensure teams work from current information with tracked distributions.

  • Maintain contract documents, logs, and correspondence; ensure audit ready records.

  • Provide client updates on schedule, budget, risks, and quality; propose solutions early.

  • Deliver closeout: as builts, O&M, warranties, test reports, training, punch list completion, and final documentation package.

  • Capture and share lessons learned; feed back into estimating and SOPs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of concrete construction experience (field and/or project management).
• 5 years managing commercial concrete projects end-to-end: planning/scheduling, trade coordination, and bidding/estimating.
• Proficiency in reading structural and civil drawings; strong quantity takeoff skills.
• Proficiency with project management/estimating and scheduling tools (e.g., cost tracking, RFIs/submittals, CPM).
• Strong communication, client facing, and negotiation skills; ability to lead cross functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Concrete Industry Management, or related field.
• Concrete specific certifications or OSHA 30.
• Experience with self-perform concrete and formwork systems.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily office setting with frequent job site visits (active construction environments).
• Ability to stand/walk on uneven terrain; climb stairs; occasionally access ladders or scaffolding with proper training/PPE.
• Lift, carry, and move materials up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Exposure to outdoor weather during site visits; ability to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis, gloves, boots).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to project sites.

Salary : $150 - $80,000