Estimator - R. C. Stevens

Description

• Select and maintain heavy contact and involvement with vendors and subcontractors throughout the bidding process, providing answers to scope questions
• Track, forecast, analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, costs, and labor estimates for new and renovation of commercial construction projects or construction management services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principals, or processes
• Prepares project budgets and assigns cost codes to subcontract and purchase orders
• Consults and negotiates agreements with subcontractors and suppliers, prepares subcontractor and purchase order commitments
• Estimate and prepare competitive bids using familiarity with lump-sum, time and material; also, to solicit subcontractor bids, distribution of plans to qualified bidders, follow-up, and review of bids. Depending on project's level of complexity may work independently or in a team environment
• Upon completion of quantity surveys, the Estimator prepares a total project cost summary including the costs of labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, taxes, insurance, markup, and any other costs that may affect the project to prepare bid proposals ultimately for clients including key stakeholders. Applies and appropriates overhead and profit factors to arrive at total bid price

Requirements

• Must be able to travel (may include commercial flights) for training, bid meetings, or visits to construction jobsite to observe work, take measurements, or perform other routine tasks.
• High level of judgment, integrity, flexibility, and credibility is critical for this position
• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in an Estimating position bidding projects ranging in value with varying complexity within the commercial construction industry, preferably a General Contractor within the state of Florida. Strong knowledge of Divisions 1 through 33, and quantity takeoff experience all Divisions excluding MEP’s
• Outgoing personality comfortable talking frequently and conducting presentation meetings such as with clients and architects, explaining scope and estimates during initial schematic and design development phases of a project
• Aptitude for mathematics to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret information including unspecified info, then make concise and accurate judgments based on knowledge and experience to establish project timelines and budgets
• Bachelor’s degree required in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other construction-based educational program for commercial construction projects or relevant discipline preferred
• Conceptual estimating is preferable. Must be able to visualize what will be required to construct a complete project using only schematic or conceptual drawings and relying upon one’s experience to “fill in the gaps”
• Strong communication and organizational skills to constantly communicate with professionalism in a clear and concise manner, internally and externally, with clients, our departments, as well as outside companies (suppliers, subcontractors, and other business partners) to work together to achieve project objectives from multiple sources
• Demonstrate extraordinary client and subcontractor relationship management throughout multiple, simultaneous short- and long-term projects while coordinating with others to execute work procedures
• Advanced proficiency using industry-specific construction estimating bid takeoff software such as Bluebeam Revu (specifically design, markup, quantity, and cost estimate bid takeoff tools). Advanced proficiency (3+ years) using Procore, DocuSign, and MS Office 365 (expert-level Excel preferred) with efficiency and accuracy expected. Timberline or HCSS estimating software preferred and be adaptable to new computer software and technology
• A valid state driver’s license and driving history that meets company standards is required

Benefits

• Drug-Free Workplace Program / Background Checks required

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance