Estimator/Project Manager

Frederick Derr & Company, Inc., a well-established Sarasota, FL based contractor specializing in site construction including excavation, utility, storm, concrete, and roadway installation is looking for an experienced full-time Estimator/Project Manager. This is a great opportunity to get into an employee-owned company at a position that has an excellent opportunity for advancement.

Responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Construction document review, performing accurate takeoff for civil construction related quantities
• Performing site visits to determine existing conditions and proposed scope of work
• Submitting requests for information to clarify existing conditions and proposed improvement, submission to responsible design professional in a timely manner
• Providing value engineering options to optimize successful contract award opportunities
• Preparing and soliciting bid requests for subcontractors
• Reviewing quotes for scope compliance
• Establish, develop, and maintain owner relationships
• Prepare and execute all contracts, change orders, and billings
• Developing and maintaining material supplier and subcontractor relationships
• Analyze and evaluate all cost data in order to generate monthly work in progress project projections.
• Negotiate and estimate all project changes and adjust contracts accordingly.
• Attending pre-construction meetings to gather all pertinent data
• Offer input and support for project phasing and resource scheduling

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.
• 4-5 years’ experience in Civil Construction Estimating and Management involving earth work, pipe, concrete and road work projects ranging from $200K-$15M.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, HeavyJob, and AGTEK is preferred

Salary for this role will be based on candidate’s experience. All projects are located in Sarasota and adjacent counties.