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Construction Lead Estimator

Merit 321
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

Position : Construction Lead Estimator

Location : Orlando, FL (On-Site)

Clearance : NA

Summary

The Construction Lead Estimator position performs all estimating duties required during the pre-construction stage. They are responsible for evaluating projects from a cost perspective utilizing the available construction and engineering industry standards. This position focuses on the bigger and most challenging projects. They support the Business Development Department in the pursue of new projects and the Operations Department in the transition from the pre-construction phase to the actual building of the projects.

Qualifications

  • Minimum experience : 4 years in estimating (Construction industry, preferably heavy civil with focus on geotechnical)
  • Education level : Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Report writing and strategic planning skills
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents
  • Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills

Duties

  • Analyze requirement documents and project plans and specifications to gain a thorough understanding of the project
  • Perform takeoffs
  • Review and submit RFI's and prepare proposals in a timely manner
  • Estimate material, labor & equipment costs
  • Determine what factors of production will influence the cost of the project
  • Evaluate and vet suppliers and sub-contractor's quotes
  • Participate in bid review meetings
  • Perform the Estimating / Operation transfers
  • Interact with clients prior and after bid submittal
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits
  • Assist in the development of preliminary designs
  • Peer review other estimators' work
  • Attend meetings with Business Development to close projects
  • It is the policy of Merit321 to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

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