Construction Estimator

HirefinderRPO; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

John Bell Construction seeks an experienced estimator to lead the Estimating Department, balancing multiple projects and driving thorough, competitive bids. You will develop budgets, review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to win bids.

The role demands strong Excel, PlanSwift/Bluebeam skills, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimator/construction management experience with a GC or sub trades.
• Ability to read construction drawings at an advanced level.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a lead mentality.

Responsibilities

• Cost estimation of CSI Master Format 16 divisions.
• Create bid invitations, follow up with bidders, and negotiate prices.
• Develop budgets and cost breakdown analyses.
• Take-offs using PlanSwift and equivalent tools; organize spreadsheets.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing.
• Participate in owner/architect meetings as required.
• Prepare hard bids and maintain electronic project folders.

Skills

Excel

Planswift

Bluebeam

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

Tools

Planswift

Bluebeam

Outlook

Word

Adobe

Job description

Our company is seeking a proven, experienced and passionate performer to lead the Estimating Department of an exciting, young and driven construction company. This person needs to enjoy working as part of a team and be focused on delivering superior results. The ideal candidate is a dedicated and motivated collaborator who \"thinks outside the box\" and thrives on finding new ways to address challenges. We're looking for someone with a LEADER mentality that can manage estimating multiple projects at a time and is not only focused on meeting deadlines but also producing a detailed and thorough end product with the goal of landing/winning projects for the company. This person's previous position needs to be with a General Contractor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cost estimation of all CSI Master Format 16 Divisions.
• Advanced in reading Construction Drawings.
• Creating Invitations to Bid, following up with bidders, confirming scopes of work and negotiating prices.
• Assist with development and maintenance of Subcontractor Database.
• Assembly and organization of Bid and Front-end Documents for pricing.
• Document Take-off's:
• Specification review and preliminary scope development.
• Quantity take-offs using of \"PlanSwfit\", manual scales, etc.
• Organize the take-off using spreadsheets.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Develop bid clarifications and RFI's.
• Participate in the project \"Walk-Through\" as required.
• Review trade duration (with subcontractors) for input to the Project Schedule.
• Development and updating of the scope of work sheet for subcontractor pricing.
• Develop Trade Spreadsheet for Subcontractors' Bids.
• Development of Budget Sheets and Cost Breakdown Analyses.
• Communicating and following up with Subcontractors and suppliers for pricing.
• Development of detailed estimates.
• Participate in Architect/Owner Meetings.
• Assist with Preparation of \"Hard Bids\".
• Electronic document control, storing, filing and organizing folders.
• Creating complete electronic project folders in drives and CRM.
• Assist in writing:
• Scopes of Work, Qualifications, Assumptions and Exclusions for Contract/Proposal.
• Establishing the Accepted Value Engineering.
• Confirming the Document List.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidate must possess John Bell Construction's Core Values: Set Apart, Excellence, Teamwork and Pride.Semi-advanced Plus Computer Skills – Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Bluebeam, Planswift.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Strong communication skills – email and phone correspondence.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organizational Skills.
• Flexibility.

Education & Experience

• Completed Bachelor's Degree or Associates with equivalent construction management experience.
• 2+ years Estimator/Construction Management experience working with a General Contractor or Trade Subcontractor (preferably Framing, Drywall, Finish, Interiors, etc.)