Estimator

Overview

Develop bid strategies, manage teams/subcontractors, prepare estimates for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost review
• estimate prep
• takeoffs
• bid management
• pre‑construction
• contract negotiation

Tasks

-Review of process designs and engineering specifications for cost effectiveness and suggestions for alternatives where applicable (VE) -Maintain a professional manner when representing company and the estimating team in internal/external meetings. -Preparation of concept, budgetary and final estimate bid proposals, insure that budgets quotes and proposals are accurate and completed with professional quality. -Development takeoffs, evaluation and/or development of construction labor rates and evaluation of subcontract cost estimates and proposals. -On Lump Sum or "hard bids", act as Bid Captain responsible for entire bid process including working with Chief Estimator/EVP on scope assignments, bid calendar, subcontractor coverage, bid day strategy, and bid day summary sheet. -Conduct in assigned Pre-Construction / CM Meetings with Design Teams and Stakeholders. -Consult with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates in the revolved issues. -Read and study bid package documents to ensure company compliance and insure that all bids are prepared in a manner consistent with those documents, i.e. instructions to bidders, scope narratives, plans, specifications, etc. -Provide technical assistance in negotiating owner and subcontractor contracts, change orders, etc. as required. -Consult with Estimating Staff, CFO, Senior VP’s on the details of bid crew rates, labor multipliers, general & administrative costs and markups, and proposal content.

Requirements

• estimating
• contracts
• drawings
• analytical
• construction degree
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-Conceptual estimating, cost analysis. -Ability to read and understand contracts. -1-5 years of experience in estimating preferred. -Ability to read engineering and architectural drawings and specifications preferred. -Experience in Municipal Work, Higher Education, Healthcare, Public Schools, Assisted Living, Multifamily and Country Clubs as well as a variety of other markets would be ideal. -Strong analytical skills. -Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred. -Outstanding and professional oral, written communication and interpersonal skills. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office, On-Screen Take off preferred

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Benefits

-Personal, professional and career growth. -Fast-paced and challenging working climate that makes time for plenty of fun -Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance -Company culture based on a truly engaged team of professionals that are fully supported by an enlightened leadership team -401(k) with Company Matching -Employee Stock Ownership Plan -Competitive compensation package, including bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits -Tuition Assistance -Terrific opportunity to make a real impact on our company’s success -Annual and Project Based Bonus Potential -Paid Parental Leave -Paid Time Off -Employee Referral Bonus

About Kaufman Lynn Construction

-It steadily scaled into a major regional contractor. -Earning rankings among the ENR Southeast’s top firms. -Its portfolio spans from historic renovations like Miami’s Freedom Tower to cutting‑edge cultural venues and corporate campuses. -Active across public and private sectors. -It built Florida’s largest pre‑construction department, enabling rapid, data‑driven project kickoffs with deep client insight. -An employee stock ownership plan empowers its staff with an ownership mindset, fueling commitment on every site. -Standout feats include a complex sub‑grade theater rebuild and a 40‑story tower at Miami Worldcenter—showcasing engineering prowess.

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