We are seeking an experienced Construction Estimator. The ideal candidate is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a project by executing a detailed line-item budget by trade with unit costs. The ideal candidate must have an acute attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of the estimating process, collaborating with subcontractors, clients, and suppliers
• Manage and mentor the estimating team
• Prepare detailed conceptual budgets and estimating from pre-construction, concept design, schematic design and design development documents
• Perform detailed take-offs of all trades. Initiate and manage entire bid process (construction management and general contractor) inclusive of preparation of detailed bid package.
• Ensure accurate and proper submissions & proposals by all subcontractors
• Build and maintain vendor relationships
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors
• Work collaboratively with field team to communicate deliverables and procurement schedules
• Level subcontractor bid proposals for accuracy and scope gaps
• Prepare scope of work documentation by division
• Attend and lead subcontractor calls and meetings as needed
• Conduct site visits as needed

Professional Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in budgeting and estimating within the construction industry: retail, hospitality, light industrial, core and shell, and commercial interiors
• Proven ability to determine quantity of work scope, compile accurate estimates and hard bid packages with trade breakdowns
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills and ability to lead or participate meetings with subcontractors, clients, owners, and architects as needed
• Understand and research the market to identify associated costs of delivering a project including materials, labor, etc..
• Calculate final figure for estimated costs to include allowances for risk, overhead, and profit margins
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize
• Ability to deliver to deadlines for multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to value engineer a project
• Experienced with procurement processes
• Knowledge of Tri-State subcontractor base

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff in Sage or similar estimating software
• Procurement and MS Project scheduling experience
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of MS Project, Word and Outlook
• Sage knowledge preferred
• Experience in a construction discipline preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction Estimating: 5 years (Required)
• Retail Estimating: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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