Senior Estimator

At Cumming Group, we work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, and we are currently hiring for a Senior Estimator in Miami, FL. In this role, you will be a member of our highly reputable cost management and estimating team and will work on luxury hospitality projects, heavily involved in estimating, cost controls, risk, and overall client management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Develop detail-level budgets, cost models, and order‑of‑magnitude estimates from limited design information, narratives, or schematic drawings during early pre‑construction phases. Thoroughly evaluate project specifications, plans, and requirements to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project scope and objectives. Conduct detailed material takeoffs to quantify the required materials and resources for each project component accurately. Utilize advanced construction estimating software and industry‑standard methodologies to prepare precise cost estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and contractor costs. Analyze project costs, including direct and indirect expenses, overhead, and profit margins, to determine a competitive yet profitable bid price. Research and analyze competitors' bids and pricing strategies to develop competitive and profitable proposals. Collaborate with project teams to explore value engineering options and cost‑saving alternatives without compromising project quality. Collaborate with estimating teams to review and refine estimates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards. Develop and execute comprehensive bid strategies, considering factors such as project complexity, market conditions, and client expectations. Lead the creation of thorough and organized bid packages, ensuring compliance with bid submission requirements, deadlines, and contractual obligations. Engage with clients and project stakeholders to clarify project specifications, answer inquiries, and build positive relationships. Review, interpret, and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents. Develop and nurture sub‑contractor, vendor, and client relationships and lead client accounts. Review and comment on contracts, participate in contract negotiation, and prepare sub‑contractor analysis sheets for assigned scope of work. Evaluate changes and subcontractor change order estimates and provide expertise in all phases of construction work. Perform continuous cost management and manage contract administration at the project level. Partner with the management team in developing new customers and growing the existing customer base. Develop and nurture client relationships to ensure client satisfaction. Support senior management by providing needed reports and responding to inquiries for information. Mentor associate‑level cost and commercial managers and prepare project plans. Attend work during normal business hours. Knowledge & Skills Required Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals and deliver quality work product by role‑modeling organizational core values. Hold self‑accountability to individual and team goals and consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients. Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients. Proactively participate in self‑development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel in the current role. Provide pricing expertise in various phases of construction work. Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base. Strong research skills and the ability to allocate relevant data. Ability to integrate effectively with other departments and quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information. Understand construction technology, economics of construction, construction delivery methodologies, and local requirements on tax and insurances as they impact construction costs. Understand construction law in the local market, applicable measurement methods and approaches to parametric, top‑down and bottom‑up estimates. Possess a working knowledge of the different roles and services offered by Cumming and how the cost management team fits within projects. Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company in a responsive manner. Multi‑task, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment. Demonstrate consistent management of overall project assignments beyond task completion. Hold a professional qualification relative to the job role. Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field. Minimum 7 years' experience in Estimating, Cost Management, or Quantity Surveying. Preferred certifications: MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE, or equivalent. Experience working on luxury hospitality projects is required. Proficiency in CostX, OST, and Microsoft Excel. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $109,600.00 - $146,133.35 per year (base salary only). Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 401(k) with employer matching; Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays; Short‑term and Long‑term Disability; Employee Assistance Program. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and on the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and all relevant state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr