Florida General Contractor - Tampa,/Ft Myers FL

Overview

Estimate repair costs and manage construction projects as a licensed FL general contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• material qty
• cost estimating
• labor planning
• stakeholder coordination
• scope review
• cost breakdown

Tasks

-Accurately calculate the required quantities of materials needed for repairs. -Analyze market trends, current material prices, and labor rates to ensure accurate cost estimates. -Calculate labor hours needed for each project phase, considering crew size and productivity rates. -Virtual and in-person collaboration with project managers, clients, and attorneys, including depositions and trials. -Thoroughly review scopes of work prepared by various parties, including competing estimates, photographs, engineering reports, and specifications, to determine the cost of repairs. -Break down project costs into detailed categories like labor, materials, equipment, permits, and contingencies.

Requirements

• communication
• general contractor
• xactimate
• cost analysis
• accuracy
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Clear and effective communication with clients, project managers, and attorneys. -Primarily remote-based position with several site visits per week to assess project conditions, verify/establish measurements, etc. -Licensed Florida General Contractor. -Thorough understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards. -Expertise in using construction estimating software (i.e., Xactimate) to generate accurate cost breakdowns. -Ability to analyze project documents and accurately calculate costs. -Meticulous approach to ensure accuracy in cost calculations. -10+ years of experience.

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About Rimkus

-Began as a home-based forensic engineering consultancy by chemical engineer Robert E. Rimkus. -Over four decades, expanded into a global network. -Financially backed by private equity partner HGGC since 2024. -Typical projects include double-deck tunnel assessments, run-of-river hydro plants, and other engineering challenges. -Core specialisms include forensic analysis of failures, built-environment consulting, expert witness services, and laboratory testing. -Standout capabilities include human performance labs, materials failure labs, forensic meteorology tools, and product safety testing. -Strategic acquisitions—like CCi in 2021—broadened its reach into building consulting and claims support. -Noteworthy for its in-house WeatherPath™ app, wildfire preparedness guidance, and forensic fire & explosion investigation teams. -Work bridges technical consulting, legal dispute resolution, construction oversight, and scientific testing, serving insurers, law firms, governments, and corporates.

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