Construction Estimator

National Shell Contractors LLC; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GAP Insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

National Shell Contractors LLC in Deerfield Beach, FL seeks an experienced Construction Estimator with shell construction expertise to prepare accurate, detailed estimates for projects. The role analyzes plans, specifications, labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing to build reliable budgets.

You will read plans, perform takeoffs, identify scope gaps, develop pricing, and confidently present estimates to management, reporting to the Chief Estimator.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience, preferably in shell construction.
• Proven experience estimating large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with subcontractor and vendor procurement.
• Experience with detailed quantity takeoffs and cost development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for shell construction.
• Accurately estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Maintain accurate cost coding and quantity reporting for self-performed work.
• Develop detailed estimates using PlanSwift and ProContractor.
• Develop appropriate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for estimating and cost tracking.
• Prepare estimate comparisons and bridging documents showing changes from previous estimates.

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management

Tools

PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Benefits:

• GAP Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Salary: $70-90

Location: Deerfield Beach

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Estimator with strong shell construction experience to prepare accurate, detailed, and competitive estimates for construction projects.

The Estimator will analyze plans, specifications, quantities, labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor pricing, schedules, and project risks to develop reliable project budgets.

This position requires someone who can read plans, perform detailed takeoffs, understand how projects are built, identify scope gaps, develop pricing, and confidently present estimates to management.

Reports To: Chief Estimator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating & Takeoffs

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for shell construction.
• Accurately estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs.
• Maintain accurate cost coding and quantity reporting for self-performed work.
• Develop detailed estimates using ProContractor and PlanSwift.
• Develop appropriate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for estimating and cost tracking.
• Prepare estimate comparisons and bridging documents showing changes from previous estimates.

Plan & Scope Review

• Review architectural, structural, civil, and other construction documents.
• Identify drawing deficiencies, discrepancies, omissions, and scope gaps.
• Develop pricing for incomplete or missing information.
• Prepare clear scope clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, and qualifications.
• Understand how the project shown on the drawings will actually be constructed in the field.
• Identify constructability issues and potential cost impacts.

Subcontractors & Vendors

• Solicit and obtain subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Review, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Develop reasonable budget pricing when competitive quotes are unavailable.
• Maintain current knowledge of material costs, labor rates, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions.

Scheduling & Risk Management

• Develop preliminary project schedules.
• Identify critical project phases, resources, manpower, and material requirements.
• Proactively identify cost and schedule risks.
• Develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify Value Engineering opportunities and provide recommendations.

Management & Communication

• Present completed estimates to senior management and clients.
• Clearly communicate estimating assumptions, exclusions, risks, and recommendations.
• Work closely with the Chief Estimator, Project Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate with operations to validate production assumptions and construction methods.
• Maintain organized and complete estimating files and supporting documentation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Experience

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience, preferably in shell construction.
• Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent construction estimating experience.
• Proven experience estimating large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with subcontractor and vendor procurement.
• Experience with detailed quantity takeoffs and cost development.

Technical Skills

Required:

• PlanSwift
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook

Construction Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• Shell construction
• Construction methods and sequencing
• Labor and material production
• Construction documents
• Architectural and structural plans
• Engineering and procurement terminology
• Subcontractor scopes
• Construction scheduling
• Cost estimating principles
• Value Engineering
• Risk identification and mitigation