Estimator - Concrete and Structure

Division: Orlando

Project Location(s): Orlando, FL 32801 USA

Travel Involved: 20-30%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

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Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications. Communicate bids and scopes of work.

Reports to:

Lead Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction Manager

• Prepare a detailed estimate by completing quantity take‑offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope.
• Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus, etc.).
• Lead the document management for the project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing the proper file structure and distribution to all parties.
• Serve as liaison with subcontractors, design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client. Point of contact for managing assigned trade subcontractors and distributing information.
• Support constructability reviews through communication with the project team, designers, and subcontractor market.
• Develop a value analysis study by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost‑efficient.
• Responsible for understanding all factors required for a comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.
• Coordinate with Operations staff and fellow estimators to ensure that General Conditions and General Requirement items are properly addressed in the estimate.
• Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work. Document information into Bid Recording Sheet, organize and participate in Post Bid Review.
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize subcontract scope. Make recommendations to the Project Lead for award.
• Supervise Assistant Estimators and/or Interns as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of two years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

• Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to occasionally climb permanent and temporary stairs, climb ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Occasionally requires passenger use of construction personnel hoists. Specific vision…