CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR
Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation’s premier general, mechanical, and electrical contractors and industry professionals.
Delta has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for the position of Estimator in Tallahassee, FL
Estimator Compensation & Benefits
Salary for the Estimator is $120,000 per year, and total compensation including benefits, allowances, and bonus far exceeds the stated salary for this role.
- Performance Incentives
- Heath, Life, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Retirement plan and company contribution
- Vehicle and Cell phone allowance
- Generous PTO
Estimator Duties & Responsibilities :
- Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.
- Lead or Perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys.
- Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area of expertise.
- Solicit Subcontractor and / or Vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications.
- Lead meetings with Subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy.
- Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids.
- Negotiate scopes of work with subcontractors through mutual acceptance.
- Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements.
- Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
- Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs.
- Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods.
- Engage in ongoing dialogue with Operations teams and visit construction sites for continual process improvement.
- Prepare and present information to management and clients in a clear, concise manner.
Estimator Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering, construction management, or an equivalent degree highly preferred.
- 5-10 years of estimating experience, specifically large hospitals, aviation, or sports facilities of $100M minimum in value.
- Proven experience leading large teams on large pursuits.
- Some field or project management experience in conjunction with estimating experience highly preferred.
- Proven experience with conceptual and self-performing estimation.
- Exceptional time management, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent research, proposal writing, and oral presentation skills.
- Extensive knowledge of best industry practices and standards.
- Advanced computer skills and demonstrable competency with estimating software.
- 10% travel within the state to be expected.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
30+ days ago