Commercial Construction- Estimator - Estrem & Co.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ESTIMATOR

Come join a team that has projects run from Pinellas County down to Charlotte County. The project types that they focus on are sports facilities, educational facilities, municipalities, hotels, and other commercial work. A few highlights from recent projects include training facilities for 3 Major League Baseball teams (Braves, Oriels, Bluejays) and a long-term contract with IMG Academy (a relationship they have had for years and continues to this day).

Due to the growth of their business, they are looking to add talented professionals to their team for a variety of roles. From our conversations with the leadership team, it is clear that they value people over everything. Here are some points we highlighted:

• Compensation follows the top of the range for local GCs. They will not miss out on the chance to work with real construction professionals and meet people where they are at on compensation. Apart from base salary they also have a performance-based bonus that is paid out each year.
• 100% of the Healthcare premium is covered for the employee.
• 3 weeks of PTO, plus 3 sick days and two floating holidays. On top of that, their offices are closed for 6 of the major holidays.
• The 401k program is set up so that regardless of whether or not the employee wants to or is able to participate, they will contribute.
• The culture is very close-knit. Project Managers and Superintendents have direct access to the owners and do not believe in micro-managing.
• They have a great environment in the office and look for opportunities to bring the whole team together by having holiday parties, and Family Fun nights. A recent event was held at the site of a recently completed equestrian center where they invited the whole team out with their families to enjoy BBQ, games and bounce houses for the kids.

Description:

Responsible for preconstruction and estimating services at the Schematic, Design Development, and GMP phases of design.

Job Summary:

This individual will support pre-construction and construction services on commercial construction projects in Southwest Florida. The Estimator will work with Company Principals, Sr. Estimator, Project Managers, and Contract Administrators. The Estimator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Solicit subcontractor and supplier quotes for concurrent projects

• Develop rapport with subcontractors and suppliers

• Communicate with subcontractors regarding the scope of work and value engineering alternatives

• Review bid documents and develop the scope of work for each discipline

• Create bid tabulation sheets for subcontractor bid comparison

• Perform digital takeoffs using on-screen takeoff software

• Qualify subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure in accordance with plans and specifications

• Assist in developing estimates from conceptual, schematic, design development, and final bid construction documents

• Collaborate with the design team in regard to details and product specifications

• Prepare qualifications to accompany each level of estimate

• Review projects with Company Principals in regard to subcontractor selection and final estimate preparation

• Prepare all exhibits to accompany Owner's contract

• Assist in developing the internal project database

• Assist in developing customized data for estimating software

• Attend local industry-related networking events

• Assist in preparing bid packages for state and/or local government projects

Education/Experience:

An experienced construction professional who has recently served in the capacity of Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Estimator for another construction firm. You should meet the following criteria to apply for this position:

• 3+ Years of Experience in Commercial Construction Estimating in the fields of Higher Education, Sports and recreation, Government, Multi-Family, Commercial Office Construction, K-12, and Hotel

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related field

• Understanding of Plans and Specifications

• Communication, Multi-Tasking, Time Management, and Organizational Skills

• Detail-oriented and able to work to deadlines

• Experience with Construction Management Software:

• Estimating –MC2 or Equal

• Scheduling-Primavera, Microsoft Project, or Equal

• Additional PM Tools (Finance and Accounting)

• On-Screen Computer Takeoffs

• Invitation to Bid-Pipeline or Equal