Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Bauer Foundation Corp. is seeking a motivated Estimator to join our growing team. The Estimator plays a critical role in preparing comprehensive and accurate estimates across various contract types, including lump sum and time-and-material agreements. This position involves reviewing bid specifications and drawings to ensure a thorough understanding of project requirements, enabling the submission of competitive and successful bids. Additionally, the Estimator will proactively engage with clients to seek feedback on proposals, fostering strong relationships and refining future submissions.

Reports to: Estimating Manager

Position: Full Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8AM-5PM

Location: Tampa, FL & Atlanta, GA (Occasional travel is required to attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, conferences, etc.)

Job Summary: 

The Estimator plays a critical role in preparing comprehensive and accurate estimates across various contract types, including lump sum and time-and-material agreements. This position involves reviewing bid specifications and drawings to ensure a thorough understanding of project requirements, enabling the submission of competitive and successful bids. Additionally, the Estimator will proactively engage with clients to seek feedback on proposals, fostering strong relationships and refining future submissions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed project cost estimates.
• Foster relationships with key Clients. 
• Communication with subcontractors and suppliers
• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits. 
• Develop and review subcontractor scopes of work and accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes for best value.
• Prepare project bid status reports and ensure compliance with all specifications and contract Statements of Work and Bid Invitations 
• Present cost estimates to meet customer proposals, providing consideration for general and special conditions.
• Prepare scope specifications and requirements, prepare and inputs project schedules, perform quantity take-offs, prepare cost summary sheets, and input quantities into estimating software.
• Maintain an accurate, current database cost codes of accounts for historical data. 
• Utilize the appropriate company and industry historical data for pricing estimates.

Requirements Skills and Abilities:

• Project estimator skills that include performing basic engineering calculations, being familiar with engineering terminology and effectively communicating with Engineers, Project Managers, and vendors. 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to read, understand and organize construction plans and specifications. 
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work independently and with minimal structure while exercising sound judgment. 
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritizes, and works well under pressure to meet established deadlines. 
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Project, Power Point, Word, Outlook).
• Preferred knowledge of AutoCAD 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Preferred related Estimating experience. 
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in deep foundations or heavy civil works. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation and benefits:

Competitive salary; commensurate with experience. 

Benefit packages available – health insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays and vacation, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

BAUER Foundation Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.