- Location
- Hallandale, FL
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Construction
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- PCRecruiter
Description
ESTIMATOR
Location: Hallandale, Florida
In the office 5 days per week
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform the necessary work to provide costs and valuations on various RFP'S.
- Discern the scope of works to be bid for the preparation of bidders' lists and tender invitations.
- Communicate with trade partners and team members looking at new and current projects
- Review; assess cost estimates for preparation of divisional cost analysis.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
- Review all final appraisal packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal submission and recommendation to be delivered on time.
- Review and communicate requests for information to clients.
TASKS:
- Preparation of detailed quantity take-offs from tender documents and proposals.
- Distribution of tender documents to Sub Contractors for a quotation.
- Site visits with bidding sub-trades as required.
- Conduct Risk Assessments, and look for opportunities for avoidance.
- Qualify and analysis of trade prices for divisional comparison.
- Prepare materials, labor, and equipment cost estimates necessary to successfully carry out a construction project according to proposals, plans, estimates, and specifications.
- Produce specification bid documents.
- Establish unit costs and labor rates.
- Create and present reports to upper management.
- Obtain bid RFP bonding requirements if required
- Make sure to note any long lead items on bids.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 years experience in construction estimating
- Ability to read and interpret building specifications, and plans.
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel, Microsoft Project.
- Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
- Impeccable problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Traveling may be required.
Skills
Excel
