Construction Estimator

Americaribe LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development programs

Job summary

Americaribe LLC is looking for a candidate to join as a Project Estimator in Miami, Florida. The role involves project cost estimation and preparing bid packages. Responsibilities include reading construction drawings, performing detailed quantity take-offs, and maintaining relationships with subcontractors. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Americaribe values innovation and teamwork in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in project cost estimation and bid preparation.
• Ability to calculate detailed quantities for materials and labor costs.
• Experience in maintaining Subcontractor bid lists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive Bid Packages prior to project deadlines.
• Perform Quantity Take Offs and calculate associated costs.
• Organize data for bid proposals and communicate with subcontractors.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Proficient in Excel

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Onscreen takeoff

Bluebeam

Job description

At Americaribe, we are more than builders—we are innovators, problem‑solvers, and teammates. Building for Life means creating structures that stand the test of time while fostering a workplace where talent thrives.

We take pride in our culture of collaboration, agility, and expertise, driving impactful projects across industries—from offices and hotels to airports, hospitals, and beyond. As a subsidiary of Bouygues Bâtiment International, we leverage a global network spanning over 20 countries to deliver excellence through technical innovation and forward‑thinking solutions.

At Americaribe, your growth matters. We offer competitive compensation, professional development programs, and hands‑on experience that help shape leaders in the construction industry. Whether you bring technical expertise, creativity, or fresh perspectives, your contributions will shape the future of our company and the communities we build. Join us and be part of something bigger - Building for Life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The candidate will work on tasks that are related to project cost estimation, preparing a complete and comprehensive Bid Package for review by the Senior Estimator prior to any Project date line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Properly develop RFI’s, communicate properly orally and written.
• Performing Quantity Take Offs.
• Calculate detailed quantities in material, labor and equipment costs.
• Elaborate detailed estimates breakdown in material, labor, equipment and indirect costs associated with the construction task.
• Maintain Subcontractor bid list
• Communication with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain prices.
• Collecting and organizing data for use in bid proposals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Candidate must have 3 years of experience performing the duties described above
• Proficient Excel, MS Word, Onscreen takeoff or similar, Bluebeam or similar.

Americaribe LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer