The Project Estimator - Construction will be responsible for the preparation of estimates for a broad range of site development and heavy civil construction projects throughout the Central Florida area including, but not limited to residential and/or multi-family site work packages; industrial/warehouse site work packages; commercial site work packages; and municipal, county, and FDOT roadway projects.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts detailed analysis of RFPs, RFQs, construction documents, and specifications to validate overall project requirements.
• Solicit bids for materials and subcontractors as necessary to prepare a complete estimate.
• Ensures completion of quantity and material take-offs utilizing AGTEK software program and ability to identify any missing information.
• Coordinate with CAD technicians and additional in-house support personnel for timely compilation of material take-offs, vendor quotes, subcontractor bids, etc.
• Perform site visits of projects to accurately assess existing conditions and identify any potential problems or challenges that may be present.
• Attend pre-bid meetings as may be required.
• Timely preparation of RFI’s for any questions or additional information that may be required to satisfactorily complete estimate within a specified timeframe.
• Correspondence with the Owner, Engineer, municipality, applicable governing authority, etc. as necessary to provide a complete and accurate cost estimate.
• Preparation of itemized cost estimates with detailed breakdowns utilizing HCSS Heavy Bid software.
• Establishes a critical path schedule and preparation of any related or necessary exhibits for submission with estimates.
• Coordinate with the Project Management department as necessary to assist with change orders, plan revisions, and year-end warranty close-outs on previously awarded projects.
• Manage bid document control to include e-mail correspondence, vendor quotes, subcontractor bids, take-offs, etc. for successful transfer to the Project Management department.
• Attend project hand-off meetings with the Project Management department for awarded projects to discuss scope, limitations, exclusions, site-specific circumstances, potential issues, etc.
• Assist the Senior Estimator and company management in pursuit of new stakeholders and bid opportunities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work within a team setting that includes mentoring and/or coaching direct and indirect reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with external stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Computer proficiency (programs include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, HCSS Heavy Bid, AGTEK, Bluebeam).
• Previous estimating experience with Site Development and Heavy Civil Construction preferred (Earthwork, Utility Installation, Roadway Infrastructure).
• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 2 years (Required)
• Estimating Earthwork, Utility Installation, Roadway Projects: 1 year (Required)
• municipal, county, and FDOT roadway projects: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person