Construction Estimator; Commercial
Job in
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33646, USA
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
Upside Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR Estimator
Duties & Responsibilities
- The estimator is responsible for preparing complete and accurate estimates for all
contract types (lump sum and design
-build, GMP, can conceptual estimates) - Ability to prepare estimates with detail to materials, labor, equipment, and
subcontractor's costs while following scope of work. - Participate in compiling technical responses and qualifications for RFP's and RFQ's.
- Compile and manage RFP/RFQ process.
- Review, analyze and accept subcontractor quotes of work to be performed. Prepare
project bid status reports and ensure compliance with all specifications and contract
Statements of Work and Bid Invitations. Prepare scope specifications and requirements
and input project schedules. - Determining the total cost of materials, equipment, utilities, and labor for construction
projects. - Take-off and price all line-item work as appropriate.
- During Programming and Schematic Design stages, provide conceptual budgeting
support and estimates. - During Design Development and Construction Document stages, prepare complete
project estimates with special emphasis on the architectural and structural trades
including complete labor, material and equipment take-offs extended by unit costs for
each project component. - Develop scope, prepare bid packages, and purchase line items necessary for early
purchase to maintain the schedule. Purchase appropriate coordination, unloading,
distribution and installation from subcontractors. - Review subcontractor's proposals for scope, price, schedule, and adherence to the
subcontract terms and conditions. - Prepare Subcontract Agreements/Purchase Orders ensuring scope of work is concise and
accurate. - Negotiate modifications to the scope of work as necessary.
- Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted before a bid deadline.
- Keeping track of the latest estimating technology and industry-related techniques.
- Collaborating with other teams, conducting site visits, and providing other services, like
bid deliveries, when required.
- Bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering, construction management, or an
equivalent degree. - 5-10 years of estimating experience, specifically large commercial,
hotel/hospitality, mid-rise mixed-use, multifamily, Educational, or student housing
projects. - Experience in estimating full green field construction packages, from site
civil/infrastructure, concrete, structures, MEP, through finishes. - Exceptional time management, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent research, proposal writing, and oral presentation skills.
- Extensive knowledge of best industry practices and standards.
- Advanced computer skills and demonstrable competency with estimating software like
Planswift, Procore, OST, Bluebeam Revu, Pro Est, Sage Estimating, or Win Est
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