What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Concrete Estimator position at Niche SSP - No.1 for Estimating Talent?
Title: Structural Concrete Estimator
Location: Richmond, VA
Salary: Up to $130K
Client: We're partnered with a Richmond-based family-owned industrial contractor delivering concrete, steel and metal building solutions, primarily in brownfield environments. The company operates across chemical, pharmaceutical, and pulp & paper sectors, focusing on quick-turn, high-trust industrial work throughout Virginia, and North Carolina. All while maintaining a strong local presence and deep client relationships.
On Offer:
- Competitive salary, and benefits including generous bonus potential.
- Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office & 2 days WFH.
- Friendly company culture, and strong retention.
- Strong mentorship under current Estimating Manager.
- Concrete-focused estimating role in industrial brownfield environments.
Responsibilities:
- Lead estimates for concrete scopes on industrial brownfield projects.
- Collaborate directly with owners, engineers, and internal project managers.
- Produce multiple estimates per week, often pricing jobs between $500K–$2M.
- Attend site visits and build client relationships.
- Use and adapt Excel-based templates for take-off and pricing.
- Support internal handoffs and contribute to subcontractor buyout.
Requirements:
- 5 years of Structural Concrete Estimating (or field operations with estimating experience), preferably in industrial or heavy structural concrete.
- Strong understanding of field execution and constructability.
- Experience in brownfield industrial settings (chemical, pharma, pulp & paper).
- Familiarity with sitework, demolition, and existing facility constraints.
- Proficiency with Excel (no formal software system).
- Methodical, self-driven, and comfortable managing multiple bids simultaneously.
Interested?
Contact Clara Pearson at (845) 360-2421 or clara.pearson@nichessp.com to learn more, or apply here.
Salary : $130,000