Construction Estimator

Lever, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Miami, FL seeks an Estimating Leader to manage the Estimating Department, prepare detailed bids, and coordinate with subs and vendors. The role focuses on delivering precise estimates that win projects while maintaining schedule and quality. A strong GC background and collaborative team leadership are essential to success. The position is on-site in Miami.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate in construction management or related field.
• 3+ years estimator/construction management experience with a GC or trade subcontractor.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimation across CSI Master Format divisions and develop bid documents.
• Read drawings, develop scopes, and assemble/price bid packages.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, negotiate prices, and maintain subcontractor database.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Associate in Construction Management or related

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Outlook

Word

Job description

Position Summary

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. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus Education & Experience Completed Bachelor's Degree or Associates with equivalent construction management experience. 3+ years Estimator/Construction Management experience working with a General Contractor or Trade Subcontractor (preferably Framing, Drywall, Finish, Interiors, etc.) Open to search in Miami, FL

$75,000 - $130,000 a year