Construction Estimator at CYE Enterprises, Inc. Jacksonville, FL

Construction Estimator – Jacksonville, FL

CYE Enterprises, Inc. is a third‑generation federal contractor with a focus on roofing and general contracting renovation projects for federal agencies. CYE is a HUBZone certified, woman‑owned, small business and 8(a) mentor. Our excellent team works to consistently exceed our clients' expectations to establish and grow long‑term business relationships. We strive to attract, hire and retain the industry's leading professionals, recognizing our employees as our greatest asset.

CYE's corporate headquarters is located in Jacksonville, FL. We service federal agencies and commercial customers throughout the southeast region of the United States.

• Business Development / Marketing Team Member – work with Executive team to generate and/or identify new project opportunities.
• Utilize extensive knowledge of federal and DoD contracting principles (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD Directives and Instructions, laws, regulations and procedures) in evaluating opportunities and preparing proposals.
• Lead the Pre‑Construction efforts of the company; works closely with Project Managers in preparation for transition to Project Manager’s lead during construction.
• Analyze plans and specifications to determine the scope of each project.
• Prepare conceptual estimates off a preliminary floor plan or sketch.
• Prepare and submit pre‑bid questions. Notify team members of resolutions and/or addendums. Attend pre‑bid meetings (Site Visits), as necessary.
• Read blueprints, contract documents, project manuals, Scopes of Work (SOW) or specifications, and technical documents to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with architects and/or engineers, clients, and sub‑contractors/suppliers. Work with Project Managers to develop list of qualified subcontractors/suppliers.
• Work with Safety Director to identify potential risk for each bid and develop risk mitigation plan.
• Identify and quantify cost factors such as schedules, production time, materials, equipment, and labor (crew sizes and their construction work duration).
• Identify, understand, and develop strategic opportunities for bid preparation.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training as assigned or necessary for growth within the industry.
• Organize, post, and maintain bid documents utilizing online software.
• Communicate effectively, often, and regularly, both written and verbally, with all professionals involved with project.
• Assist in the presentation of proposals and post‑submission value engineering, and final price negotiations.
• Prepare timely and accurate quantity take‑offs assignment.
• Participate in subcontractor/vendor proposal reviews and scope confirmation.
• Monitor subcontractor/vendor participation during the bidding process.
• Manage the hard‑bid estimate process through its entirety by devising a bid pricing schedule, soliciting subcontractor/vendor participation and analyzing quotes for quantity and specification compliance.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Engineering / Mathematics / Business focused bachelor's degree.
• Extreme attention to detail, plus the ability to understand the context and ramifications of the detail.
• SATOC, MATOC, IDIQ experience is needed.
• Minimum of 3 years of general construction estimator experience in government contracts is mandatory. Experience in the Roofing Industry – roof replacements and repairs on Single Ply (PVC), Metal, Modified Bitumen, Shingles, etc. is desired.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and DoD contracting principles (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD Directives and Instructions, laws, regulations and procedures).
• Extensive knowledge of general construction methods, processes, and techniques.
• Project Management Experience is a Plus.
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position.
• Microsoft Project, MS Excel, P6 or Primavera, AutoCAD 2017, Microsoft Office, Eagle View, Plan…