We are looking for a Senior Estimator for a commercial construction company in Orlando, FL!
On site - Orlando, FL 32819
Pay: $100,000 and up - benefits provided
Direct Hire role
Responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets, and potential setbacks. Duties include communicating with personnel and contractual professionals or vendors, utilizing company software to weigh production risks or compile reports and making presentations to upper management outlining their suggestions for potential projects to bid. Prepares complete estimates for project(s) being bid either directly or through subordinate personnel. This position reports to the Director of Operations.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Contributes to project pre-plans by assisting in the establishment of objectives, procedures,and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
Review's proposal specifications and drawings, attends pre-bid meetings, etc. to determinescope of work and required contents of estimate.
Distributes scopes of work to trade contractors or vendors for projects being bid.
Manages estimating department to ensure calculations are for a complete takeoff ofscope of work.
Manages total estimating effort relevant to bid/project as assigned or agreed upon.
Thoroughly reviews project documents and leads the Prebid RFI process as needed.
Resolves problems amongst Estimating Team.
Analyze required documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understandingof the project being bid.
Determine what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product to gain acompetitive advantage.
Prepares material estimates and cost estimated for the product or service including the laborneeded to complete the project.
Develops and maintains relationships with company vendors, contractors, and existing orpotential clients.
Manages and levels bids from vendors and contractors for accuracy and total coverage of all areas is responsible for.
Use bid data to prepare detailed cost analysis.
Present prepared estimates to upper management as required or requested.
Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and trainingskills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
Assumes additional responsibilities as directed by the President, Vice President, or Directorof Operations.
Coordinate with office manager on office policy and procedures
Assists in business development, as required.
Any complaints from estimating department about Project Management Team and FieldStaff/Support are to be reported to the Director of Operations immediately.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
Four-year construction/engineering degree or equivalent, plus a minimum of 5 years' experience/knowledge of construction estimating, design, finance and management required.
Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities important.
Working knowledge of computer system and software.
Good communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills.