What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR position at Tucker Paving Inc.?
Department: Estimating / Preconstruction
Reports To: Department Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Winter Haven
Job Summary
We are a leading civil construction and infrastructure company in Florida, delivering high-quality projects with precision and integrity. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Estimator with experience in structural concrete to join our team. You’ll play a critical role in preparing accurate, competitive bids that help us win and deliver projects successfully.
Summary of Responsibilities
Review plans, specifications, addendums, RFIs, and bid documents
Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using Planswift
Solicit, evaluate, and compare quotes from subcontractors and vendors
Input takeoffs and pricing into B2W and Excel
Adjust labor, quantities, overhead, and profit to ensure accurate bids
Prepare and submit final proposals to clients
Participate in internal bid review and handoff meetings
Assist with change orders and post-project reviews
Maintain organized project files and documentation
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 3 years in estimating, bid coordination, or related construction field.
- Structural concrete estimating experience is required.
- Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of construction methods and bid processes.
- Software proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of estimating/takeoff software is a plus (e.g., B2W,Planswift).
- Analytical skills: Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills to articulate
- Attention to detail: Meticulous accuracy is required and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office-based with occasional site visits.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- May require PPE during site visits.
- Conduct all business professionally and ethically while actively listening to client and team needs.
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
- 401K retirement plan
- Competitive wages
- Paid weekly via direct deposit
- PTO
Company Culture
Family-oriented company that values teamwork, growth, and innovation. Tucker Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Tucker Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.