Construction Estimator
Job in
Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida, 33441, USA
Listed on 2026-10-13
Listing for:
Synectics Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing -
Engineering
Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates.
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for shell construction.
- Accurately estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs.
- Maintain accurate cost coding and quantity reporting for self-performed work.
- Develop detailed estimates using Pro Contractor and Plan Swift.
- Develop appropriate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for estimating and cost tracking.
- Prepare estimate comparisons and bridging documents showing changes from previous estimates.
- Review architectural, structural, civil, and other construction documents.
- Identify drawing deficiencies, discrepancies, omissions, and scope gaps.
- Develop pricing for incomplete or missing information.
- Prepare clear scope clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, and qualifications.
- Understand how the project shown on the drawings will actually be constructed in the field.
- Identify constructability issues and potential cost impacts.
- Solicit and obtain subcontractor and vendor pricing.
- Review, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.
- Develop reasonable budget pricing when competitive quotes are unavailable.
- Maintain current knowledge of material costs, labor rates, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions.
- Develop preliminary project schedules.
- Identify critical project phases, resources, manpower, and material requirements.
- Proactively identify cost and schedule risks.
- Identify Value Engineering opportunities and provide recommendations.
- Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates.
- Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for shell construction.
- Accurately estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs.
- Maintain accurate cost coding and quantity reporting for self-performed work.
- Develop detailed estimates using Pro Contractor and Plan Swift.
- Develop appropriate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for estimating and cost tracking.
- Prepare estimate comparisons and bridging documents showing changes from previous estimates.
- Review architectural, structural, civil, and other construction documents.
- Identify drawing deficiencies, discrepancies, omissions, and scope gaps.
- Develop pricing for incomplete or missing information.
- Prepare clear scope clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, and qualifications.
- Understand how the project shown on the drawings will actually be constructed in the field.
- Identify constructability issues and potential cost impacts.
- Solicit and obtain subcontractor and vendor pricing.
- Review, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.
- Develop reasonable budget pricing when competitive quotes are unavailable.
- Maintain current knowledge of material costs, labor rates, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions.
- Develop preliminary project schedules.
- Identify critical project phases, resources, manpower, and material requirements.
- Proactively identify cost and schedule risks.
- Develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Identify Value Engineering opportunities and provide recommendations.
- Present completed estimates to senior management and clients.
- Clearly communicate estimating assumptions, exclusions, risks, and recommendations.
- Work closely with the Chief Estimator, Project Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Coordinate with operations to validate production assumptions and construction methods.
- Maintain organized and complete estimating files and supporting documentation.
- 5+ years of construction estimating experience, preferably in shell construction.
- Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent construction estimating experience.
- Proven experience estimating large-scale construction projects.
- Experience with subcontractor and vendor procurement.
- Experience with detailed quantity takeoffs and cost development.
- Experience with Plan Swift, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Construction Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Shell construction, Construction methods and sequencing, Labor and material production, Construction documents, Architectural and structural plans, Engineering and procurement terminology, Subcontractor scopes, Construction scheduling, Cost estimating principles, Value Engineering, Risk identification and mitigation
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