Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Job description:

Overview

The Estimator supports the estimating team by preparing complete portions of an estimate for construction projects. Duties include quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, working within the estimating system, compiling cost history, and preparing systems comparisons.

Responsibilities

· Takes ownership of entire small estimates or components of large estimates and reviews all associated bid documents

· Applies material unit prices or allowances and base labor productivities to the estimate

· Assists with bid document control, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team

· Solicits competitive pricing from subtrade partners and suppliers for pursuit support

· Reviews plans for consistency and accuracy

· Duties include quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, working within the estimating system, compiling cost history, and preparing systems comparisons

· Responsible for outlining clarifications and qualifications within an estimate

· Identify indirect costs and General Condition items within estimate

· Collaborate with others on the estimating team and project management team to successfully bid jobs

· Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing

Qualifications

· 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably at a commercial GC

· Successfully managed estimating pursuits valued at up to $10 million in various delivery methods

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

· A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field and/or equivalent experience

· General construction knowledge; understands specifications, drawings, materials, and methods and procedures

· Familiar with different delivery methods: hard bid, guaranteed maximum price GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices, and cost reimbursable

· Introductory knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity takeoff procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, interdepartmental functions, pricing, compensation models, expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures

· Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers

· Working knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology

Other Important Information

We are a drug free workplace. Our office building and job sites are smoke-free

Pre-Employment drug test and background will be conducted prior to hire.

Valid Driver License, good driving record, and properly insured vehicle are required.

Employees are expected to comply with the iConstructors dress code/Employee Handbook

Company provides medical insurance for employees free of charge.

Our evolution to iConstructors in 2009 was propelled by our unwavering commitment to delivering construction projects on time, within budget and superior quality, which has allowed us to work with clients for nearly 30 years. At any given time, 95% of our workload is for repeat clients.

iConstructors is proud of our rich history in the Florida market. With offices in Tampa and Fort Lauderdale, we are skilled at working with municipalities all over the state to build high-end corporate interiors, office buildings, educational facilities, fuel stations, medical offices, restaurants, retail shopping centers and more. iConstructors was recently ranked among the tip 20 largest general contractors and top 100 largest private companies by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person