Estimator

Location

Winter Haven, FL | United States

Job description

ESTIMATOR

Commercial Construction Company is expanding their team and looking to add an additional Construction Estimator to work with our Preconstruction team. This individual will be developing comprehensive and competitive project proposals with the assistance of Sr. Management. The individual must have 5 years of experience estimating commercial construction projects through various delivery methods (Hard bid, Design-build, CM at Risk)

Additional responsibilities for this position include:

Key Responsibilities

· Oversee all functions of project estimating for 5-10 ongoing bids

· Develop and maintain relationships with clients & Architects to establish a level of understanding of the project scope, specification and contract.

· Solicit & Track Subcontractor/Supplier proposals

· Manage plans, specifications, & addendums

· Thoroughly evaluates bid documents for completeness, obtain additional information from the client as required, observing all stated guidelines and deadlines

· Attends site visits and pre-bid meetings as required to assess customer needs

· Manages the development of bid proposals.

· Responsible for ensuring maximum subcontractor & vendor coverage.

· Develops detailed scopes of work for each trade package based on bid documents

· Perform complex analysis of subcontractor estimates

· Recognize the opportunities to value engineer design drawings, Identify document conflicts and determine a strategy for bidding

· Manage all bid day activities.

· Negotiate with Suppliers & Subcontractors for best pricing.

· Accurately completes bid forms per provided instructions

· Meeting with upper management for bid review and submission.

· Upon award, assist Project Managers in contract negotiation and final buy out of the project.

· Maintains in-house cost databases

· Develops and maintains vendor and subcontractor relationships and databases

Qualifications

· Undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management or related field

·5+ years of experience in Commercial Construction

· Strong organization, presentation, written, and communication skills

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage in a fast-paced environment.

· Demonstrated proficiency and success in managing the document control process in the areas of construction and general project administration

· Understanding of contract documents, drawings, specifications, product data, and contracts

· Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a project team, capable of managing multiple projects at various stages of planning, design, procurement and construction

· Experience with project management is a plus.

· Software experience including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Construction Management & Estimating Software.

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