Lead Estimator

If you are looking for a Senior or Management Level Estimator opportunity to kick your career in the construction industry up a notch, Octagon Talent Solutions may have an ideal opportunity for you! One of our expanding and fast-growing clients needs candidates with experience estimating on large multifamily projects and can provide that plus so much more! If you're already on top-tier general contractor projects, we would love to hear from you. These opportunities are located in Bonita Springs, FL, or Delray Beach, FL.

As a member of the preconstruction team, you would be responsible for preparing budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients under the CM at Risk guaranteed maximum pricing structure. Responsibilities also include working with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys, and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI (Construction Specification Institute) categories of work. Some supervision and mentorship of other estimators, intern/co-op students, or project engineers. If this sounds like the type of opportunity you want to know more about, apply here or reach out to your favorite Octagon recruiter!

Responsibilities:

• Performs accurate, thorough, and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail, and coding for all CSI division systems for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development, construction documents).
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management team's assistance.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
• Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
• Actively participates in project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required.
• Develop unit costs accurately.
• Performs technical/plan review when required.
• Considers and understands problems and identifies appropriate solutions.
• Develops knowledge in building designs, systems, and construction materials through available resources and uses this knowledge in guiding the owner to a viable project.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Is extremely proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g., SmartBid).
• Provides information to senior estimators/senior preconstruction managers for the purpose of developing accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management team's assistance.
• Develops value management options and provides analysis for each, looks at first cost vs. life cycle cost, and takes lead on constructability review.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently with the ability to multitask on all project delivery methods, including Design-Build, Lump Sum, CM Agency, and hybrids of each.
• Responsible for completing the project "blue sheet" process, assuring that all divisions were accounted for.
• Technically competent in all types of MEP scope showing the ability to strategize with subcontractors, design teams, and clients, ask questions, and provide responses with confidence.
• May assist in purchasing and/or buyout duties on as needed basis and will stay involved with operations buyout process for the first 90 days of the project.
• On Lump Sum or "hard bids", act as Bid Captain responsible for the entire bid process including working with Chief Estimator/EVP on scope assignments, bid calendar, subcontractor coverage, bid day strategy, and bid day summary sheet.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience in estimating required.
• Wood-frame multifamily experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Experience in municipal Work, Higher Education, Healthcare, Public Schools, Assisted Living, Multifamily, and Country Clubs, as well as a variety of other markets, would be ideal.
• Ability to read engineering and architectural drawings and specifications preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to read and understand contracts.
• Outstanding and professional oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, On-Screen Takeoff