Estimator - Commercial Construction

The Estimator responsible management of assigned estimating personnel, preconstruction technology assessment and development, final approval of bids and budgets prepared by assigned personnel.

Client Details

Our client is a well established General Contractor / Construction Management firm with a strong background of commercial and multifamily projects throughout the State of Florida.

Description

• Review quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope.
• Review drawings, specifications and all other construction documents. Make senior management aware of design-related problems, completeness of documents and other potential risks.
• Responsible for the value engineering process during preconstruction for the assigned projects.
• Manage the Estimating Engineers and Assistant Estimating Engineers, including completing performance evaluations.
• Knowledge of and working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and consultants.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), ethics and compliance requirements at all times.
• Manage the allocation of work hours for staff assigned to projects to ensure it is within budgetary guidelines.
• Communicate and collaborate with Operations and Purchasing during preconstruction efforts.
• Develop and enhance owner, architect, subcontractor and vendor relations.
• Responsible for the preparation of preliminary estimates and studies during preconstruction to monitor design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas.
• Ensure assigned tasks are completed and delivered within timeframes allotted.
• Assist Purchasing in evaluating and analyzing subcontractor proposals.

Profile

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent combinations, technical training and/or experience.
• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
• GMP / Lump sum experience (Preferred)
• Bluebeam Experience or Similar

Job Offer

• Strong Base Salary
• Bonus Structure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• PTO

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