Construction Estimator

WILLIAMS & THOMAS CONSTRUCTION; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive Pay

Career Advancement

Job summary

A construction company in Florida is seeking an experienced Estimator to assist in making profitable business decisions by preparing accurate estimates. The ideal candidate must be analytical and detail-oriented with a proven track record. Responsibilities include understanding project scopes, collecting documentation, determining costs, negotiating bids, and submitting estimates. A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required, along with strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) is preferred.
• Previous experience as an Estimator is preferred.
• Ability to forecast building costs and knowledge of estimation formulas.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Skilled in relevant software.
• Excellent research, writing, and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Fully understand project scope and requirements.
• Collect necessary documentation for estimates.
• Determine variables for cost and conduct research.
• Gather bids and negotiate with providers.
• Create and submit estimates to project managers.
• Budget and forecast using appropriate software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Negotiation skills

Mathematical skills

Research skills

Writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)

Tools

Timberline

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive Pay
• Career Advancement

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will assist the company in making profitable business decisions by gathering information and preparing accurate estimates. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and has a proven track record as an Estimator.

Responsibilities

• Fully understand the project scope and requirements by studying documentation, meeting with clients, and visiting relevant locations
• Collect necessary documentation such as plans, drawings, and project specifications
• Determine the key variables for cost and conduct research to determine expected labor and materials costs
• Gather bids and negotiate with service providers to secure the best possible prices
• Create and submit estimates to project managers
• Budget and forecast using appropriate software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) is preferred
• Previous experience as an Estimator is preferred
• Ability to forecast building costs and knowledge of estimation formulas
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Skilled in relevant software (Timberline, HCSS HeavyBid)
• Excellent research, writing, and negotiation skills