Our firm is growing and adding new and exciting projects at an increasing rate. We have been in business for 15 years and have an extensive resume covering multifamily and commercial projects.
Overview:
The Estimator is responsible for analyzing project plans, specifications, proposals, and other documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for bidding projects. Interfacing with subcontractors, project managers, all support teams and client relations to achieve precise and accurate estimates. Great attention to detail and excellent communication skills are a must.
Job Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Prepares commercial and multifamily job estimates
Prepares subcontractor scopes of work for projects
Prepares pre-construction and project schedules
Prepare bid proposals for owner presentation; including the cost breakdown, clarifications, scope, and exclusions
Processes and distribute all R.F.I’s for estimating and job addendums
Maintain and update subcontractor and supplier information
Prepare plans and specifications for subcontractors and suppliers
Prepares takeoffs
Provides value engineering services
Prepare post bid buyouts
Consults with engineers, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Responsible for the project handoff process between Estimating and the Project Manager
Maintain cost database that includes material pricing, historical and overall project cost
Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work assignments
Multifamily and Commercial construction experience
Extreme attention to detail
Leadership and motivational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to travel throughout all areas of construction sites during all phases of a project
Available to work extended hours as required by project schedulers or urgent circumstances
Computer skills:
Advance level and working knowledge in Bluebeam
Advanced level in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Advance level in Microsoft Project
Educational and Professional Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in construction related discipline is desired
Minimum 5+ years of experience in the construction industry performing responsibilities equivalent to those listed above
Benefits:
Become a member of a great team and growing company
Vacation and Holiday Pay
Vehicle Allowance
Company Description
We are a Tampa based company that competes primarily in the multi-family sector and commercial construction space. We also have a custom home division. We are looking for a well rounded estimator that has experience that would compliment our project load.
We are a Tampa based company that competes primarily in the multi-family sector and commercial construction space. We also have a custom home division. We are looking for a well rounded estimator that has experience that would compliment our project load.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Construction
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