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Senior Estimator in Hopkins

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Job Description

Senior Estimator

The Senior Estimator will lead the preconstruction and bidding process for commercial concrete projects. This role requires deep expertise in concrete scopes, including foundations, slabs, tilt-up, and structural systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial concrete scopes
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for concrete, rebar, formwork, and labor
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents
  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
  • Develop competitive bid proposals and budgets
  • Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving strategies
  • Maintain cost databases and historical pricing

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in concrete estimating
  • Strong understanding of structural concrete, rebar, and formwork systems
  • Experience estimating large commercial concrete projects
  • Proficiency in estimating software and Excel
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Career growth potential
  • Long-term stability with a strong backlog of work

Apply online or send your resume to hannah.behrens@gogpac.com OR Call/Text (605)601-5546 for a confidential conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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