Estimator
The Redland Company, Inc.•Homestead, FL
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and complete estimates, meeting deadlines, working well with clients, and adding work to the company backlog. This role requires good communication with staff and vendors, the ability to read and understand plans and specifications, and perform quantity surveys. The Estimator will also be responsible for preparing detailed proposals and formal bid documents. This position involves some local travel for site visits and meetings, with possible occasional out-of-town travel.
Requirements
- Good working knowledge of and experience with FL market and related soils conditions and relevant earthwork/grading and utilities construction means and methods required.
- Construction cost estimating software experience required.
- Crew resourced/production based cost estimating experience required.
- A strong desire and ability to complete accurate and complete estimates, meet deadlines, work well with clients and add work to the company backlog.
- Good communication with staff and vendors.
- Read and understand plans, specifications and other bid documents.
- Proficient HCSS skills and experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Communicate quantity survey (takeoff) needs to be assigned Assistant Estimator.
- Review all related reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Perform all quality surveys (takeoffs), production estimate all self-performed costs, compare supplier & subcontractor scopes & costs, and apply initial OH&P fees.
- Perform quantity surveys and conversions manually and with the use of specialty software.
- Document calculations, assumptions, etc.
- Draft and finalize detailed proposals for clients, including all scope explanations, clarifications, exclusions, and other qualifications to offer.
- Prepare formal bid documents and submittals.
- Maintain an honest, trustworthy, team-oriented, timely, and dedicated approach.
- Maintain information confidentially.
- Gain quick understanding of and use of software programs unique to Preconstruction Dept.
- Organize and distribute bid documents to selected vendors as needed.
- Receive, organize, and review vendor quotes.
- Handle bid document copying, filling, and distribution.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Comply with Company Policies and Procedures & Safety Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
