Estimator - Concrete

Concrete Estimator
Location: Kahului, Hawaiʻi
Department: Concrete
Reports to: Operations Manager
Position Type: Full-Time
Status: Exempt
Annual Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000  (based on experience)

The Opportunity

Alpha Inc. is looking for a Concrete Estimator who knows that winning work starts long before bid day.

This is not a “plug in numbers and hope for the best” kind of role. This is a high-ownership seat for someone who can read the details others miss, build relationships that open doors, and turn plans, specs, and field realities into sharp, competitive bids.

You will help drive growth across private and public concrete construction opportunities by spotting the right projects, building airtight estimates, and delivering proposals that are both strategic and accurate. If you are the kind of person who gets fired up by precision, competition, and the thrill of putting together a winning number, keep reading.

About Alpha Inc.

Founded and grown in Hawaiʻi, Alpha Inc. is a locally owned leader in heavy civil construction, renewable energy, drilling, and concrete services. We are committed to building projects that serve island communities with quality, innovation, and long-term impact. Alpha’s public-facing mission and culture emphasize excellence, sustainability, innovation, and investment in people and technology.

Everything we do is rooted in three core values:

Leading with Heart – We lead with integrity, humility, and respect.
Strength in Unity – We work as one team and win together.
Alpha Mentality – We bring grit, accountability, and a relentless drive to excel.

As Concrete Estimator, you will play a direct role in bringing those values to life by helping Alpha pursue the right work, price it the right way, and set projects up for success before the first yard is ever placed.

What You Will Do

Hunt for the Right Work

• Identify and pursue concrete construction bidding opportunities in both public and private sectors.


• Monitor government publications, bid boards, and industry channels for upcoming projects and long-range opportunities.


• Stay proactive in building visibility into the pipeline, not just reacting to what lands on your desk.

Build Relationships That Lead to Future Wins

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.


• Help expand Alpha’s client base by consistently building trust, credibility, and responsiveness in the market.

Break Down the Bid Before the Bid Breaks You

• Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, schedules, and related bid documents in detail.


• Define scope, identify risk, and evaluate changes or gaps in the documents that impact pricing, production, and execution.


• Read between the lines and catch the issues that can make or break a job.

Own the Numbers

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for concrete-related scopes, including formwork, reinforcing steel, embeds, concrete placement, finishing, curing, jointing, and related interfaces.


• Evaluate labor, equipment, material, trucking, pump, and production costs to build complete and competitive estimates.


• Solicit and level quotes from subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers, aiming for thorough scope coverage and minimizing exposure.

Think Beyond the Spreadsheet

• Coordinate estimate development with attention to access, phasing, sequencing, placement logistics, production constraints, and constructability.


• Support value engineering ideas and alternative approaches that improve competitiveness without compromising execution.


• Prepare executive-level bid summaries that clearly communicate assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and key risks.

Set Operations Up to Win

• Support the handoff from estimating to operations with clarity and discipline.


• Ensure project teams understand the estimate logic, pricing assumptions, scope boundaries, and operational risks tied to the bid.

What You Bring

You are competitive, detail-obsessed, commercially sharp, and not afraid to own a deadline.

Experience

• 3–5 years of hands-on concrete construction estimating experience.


• Experience with Heavy Bid and Heavy Job is required.


• Experience preparing bids for public and private construction work.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.

Skills & Mindset

• Strong knowledge of concrete construction methods, bid document analysis, and applicable construction regulations and codes.


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules with a high degree of accuracy.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and other relevant estimating tools.


• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.


• Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard for quality.


• Ability to manage multiple bid opportunities and deadlines without losing precision.


• Commercial instinct: you know the difference between a busy bid and a smart bid.

Most importantly, you embody:

Leading with Heart – You operate with integrity and professionalism.
Strength in Unity – You build strong internal and external partnerships.
Alpha Mentality – You compete to win and take pride in getting it right.

Why Alpha?

At Alpha Inc., you are not joining a company that wants average. You are joining a company building Hawaiʻi’s future with purpose.

Here, you will find:

• Meaningful work tied to infrastructure, concrete, renewable energy, and long-term community impact.


• A team-first culture that values growth, loyalty, and accountability.


• Investment in people, equipment, training, and technology.


• A company that wants the best talent in the industry and gives them the tools to perform at a high level.

This is a role for someone who wants to do more than “price jobs.” This is a role for someone who wants to help shape the future backlog of a serious, respected builder in Hawaiʻi.

Benefits & Perks

Alpha Inc. offers a competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
• 100% company-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (family coverage)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (vacation, personal, and sick time) that increases with tenure
• Paid holidays
• Weekly pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible after 1 month of service (age 18+), with a Safe Harbor match (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 2%) with immediate vesting.
• Life & AD&D insurance (company-paid, with family coverage)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (24/7 confidential support)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $500/year)
• Company-provided equipment (role dependent)
• Additional perks (Aflac supplemental coverage + employee discounts)
• Employee Ambassador Program: A dedicated, real-human support resource to help you navigate life’s challenges—personal or professional—by connecting you to guidance, resources, and solutions when you need them most.

Benefits eligibility may vary based on role and employment status.

Requirements (Conditions of Employment)

Employment at Alpha Inc. is contingent upon:
• Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
• Successful completion of a background check conducted after a conditional offer; any prior issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with Hawaiʻi and federal law.
• Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires) conducted in line with Hawaiʻi statutory requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawaiʻi law, and we provide equal opportunity in all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training.

If you know how to turn concrete scope into confident wins, Alpha is ready to put your number on the board.

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