Construction Senior Estimator

Construction Senior Estimator

Location: Fort Myers, FL 33901

Country: United States

Salary: $80000-$100000

Start Date:

Description:

We are a Florida based firm providing Construction Management, Design-Build, and General Contracting services to private and public clients since 1989. We have a diverse portfolio of award-winning work and has successfully completed thousands of projects including K-12 work, higher education, medical facilities, multi-family housing, roadway and infrastructure improvements, industrial facilities, and athletic and recreational facilities to name a few.

The Senior Estimator is responsible for estimating the cost of materials and labor after researching and gathering all relevant details about the project. Project range from continuing contracts to $150M+. The ideal candidate has excellent numerical skills with an analytical mindset, a good communicator, excellent organizational skills and must be able to work independently. This position will estimate for a large portfolio of work to include, but not limited to, commercial, K-12 schools under new-construction, remodel, continuing contract project efforts, healthcare, and multifamily projects.

Significant experience in these markets is required.

• Core duties include but are not limited to the following: Support all aspects of subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes, Build long term Subcontractor Relationships.
• Process Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualification (RFQ), and internal pricing requests and facilitate broadcast announcements of bidding opportunities.
• Competently draft, proof, audit, and deliver both private and public proposals.
• Work with Project Executives, Marketing, and Accounting staff coordinating contributions into proposals.
• Scope sub-tier bids for completeness and compliance.
• Ensure company compliance with bidding regulations and goals of each project.
• Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute presentations and proposals to existing or new clients.
• Develop and Prepare Work Scope by Trade Packages for Bidding Purposes.
• Work on multiple company bids simultaneously and deliver in accordance with deadline objectives.
• Operate and maintain proficiency in all internal estimating systems, technologies, and software.
• Minimizes exposure and risk by complying with quality assurance controls.
• Promptly report changes (discoveries) in scope and revenue to Executive Leadership.
• Identify and execute strategic opportunities with a proposal to optimize the company's position in securing the work.
• Complete a fully comprehensive takeoff of the plans and understand all Specifications, while compiling information for the SAGE Estimating report System.
• Prepare a Comprehensive Leveling sheet in all Divisions relating to the Projects.
• Review design plans and scopes for constructability and value engineering options.
• Build and manage long-term relationships and partnerships with clients, architectural and engineering principals, as well as with sub-tier respondents such as subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Work with key personnel to develop strategies and business development leads.
• Assist Project Executives and Managers with the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist the Project Management team with written scopes of work to be included in subcontracts.
• Create and implement contract documentation with subcontractors and clients.
• Any and all other duties as reasonably assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is preferred.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in estimating commercial construction projects is required.
• Knowledge with…