Estimator

Bluewater Builders Construction Services•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Purpose of Position To competitively bid and win profitable, commercial, tenant improvement and multi-family projects through the development of pricing strategies to deliver effective estimates. Areas of Responsibility 1. OPERATIONS Performing constructability and feasibility studies for potential projects and for the coordination of bid documents, labor productions, subcontractor and vendor pricing, and cost-to-complete analysis. Thoroughly investigates the drawings, specifications, and all available bid documents for his or her portion of an estimate, and develops an intimate understanding of the unique project requirements. Assembles baseline schedules for bid packages. Accurately and timely performs takeoffs and organizes and analyzes the resultant data such that all project members will be able to understand and easily infer the data. Conducts site visits to gather detailed, relevant data on project site conditions and effectively incorporates this information during the bid process. Conducts field visits to existing projects to verify production rates and observe construction techniques and operations. Adjusts bid methods accordingly. Attends project kick off and final close-out meetings with the project management staff. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the bidding / contract documents and the potential risks for a project. Makes well-supported recommendations on how to mitigate and price risks by means of comprehensive contract qualifications and exclusions. Interfaces extensively with Project Management staff to communicate any areas of concern discovered during the estimating process and work cooperatively with project managers to perform contract “buy-out” activities. Interfaces extensively with the Project Management team to identify and highlight any stipulations and language that must be implemented prior to contract execution. Helps develop pricing strategies. Organizes and tracks historical pricing data for use in cost escalation forecasting and budget pricing. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Education/Experience: 4-year degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering; or 5 or more years of relevant construction industry experience with progressively greater responsibility and proven analytical ability; or a combination thereof. Capabilities: Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills a must. Strong understanding of the math sciences; geometry, trigonometry, statistic sand calculus Entrepreneurial with a well-rounded business perspective. Able to perform well under pressure and can effectively manage deadlines. Pay Grade: FLSA: Date: March 2027 Job Description – Project Estimator Office Manager Page 2 of 2 Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills. Proficient in P6 and/or Phoenix CPM. Proficient in OnScreen Takeoff Software (OST). Proficient in Excel JOB CODE: 1000020

Requirements

4-year degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering; or 5 or more years of relevant construction industry experience with progressively greater responsibility and proven analytical ability; or a combination thereof.
Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills a must.
Strong understanding of the math sciences; geometry, trigonometry, statistic sand calculus
Entrepreneurial with a well-rounded business perspective.
Able to perform well under pressure and can effectively manage deadlines.
Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
Proficient in P6 and/or Phoenix CPM.
Proficient in OnScreen Takeoff Software (OST).
Proficient in Excel

Responsibilities

Performing constructability and feasibility studies for potential projects and for the coordination of bid documents, labor productions, subcontractor and vendor pricing, and cost-to-complete analysis.
Thoroughly investigates the drawings, specifications, and all available bid documents for his or her portion of an estimate, and develops an intimate understanding of the unique project requirements.
Assembles baseline schedules for bid packages.
Accurately and timely performs takeoffs and organizes and analyzes the resultant data such that all project members will be able to understand and easily infer the data.
Conducts site visits to gather detailed, relevant data on project site conditions and effectively incorporates this information during the bid process.
Conducts field visits to existing projects to verify production rates and observe construction techniques and operations. Adjusts bid methods accordingly.
Attends project kick off and final close-out meetings with the project management staff.
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the bidding / contract documents and the potential risks for a project.
Makes well-supported recommendations on how to mitigate and price risks by means of comprehensive contract qualifications and exclusions.
Interfaces extensively with Project Management staff to communicate any areas of concern discovered during the estimating process and work cooperatively with project managers to perform contract “buy-out” activities.
Interfaces extensively with the Project Management team to identify and highlight any stipulations and language that must be implemented prior to contract execution.
Helps develop pricing strategies.
Organizes and tracks historical pricing data for use in cost escalation forecasting and budget pricing.