Construction Estimator

SanCrest; North Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sancrest Llc is seeking an experienced cost estimator for residential and commercial construction projects with a concrete shell focus. You will develop detailed estimates, review plans, and coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to support compelling client proposals.

The role requires strong analytical skills, plan-reading ability, and a value-engineering mindset to identify cost-saving opportunities across projects in Florida.

Qualifications

• Experience creating detailed cost estimates for residential and commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of concrete shell construction processes and cost factors.
• Ability to read plans, interpret scope, and build line-item cost models.
• Ability to negotiate pricing and assess vendor/subcontractor proposals.
• Detail-oriented risk assessment and value-engineering mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural and construction plans to develop accurate estimates.
• Negotiate and analyze pricing from suppliers for concrete-related materials and components.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor bids.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support client proposals and estimate packages.
• Identify project risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for cost savings through plan review and value engineering.

Skills

Cost estimation

Concrete shell

Reading plans

Vendor negotiations

Bid evaluation

Proposal development

Risk assessment

Value engineering

Job description

Role Summary

Prepare detailed cost estimates for residential and commercial construction projects, specializing in

Role Summary

Prepare detailed cost estimates for residential and commercial construction projects, specializing in concrete shell scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural and construction plans to develop accurate estimates.
• Negotiate and analyze pricing from suppliers for concrete-related materials and components.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor bids.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support client proposals and estimate packages.
• Identify project risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for cost savings through plan review and value engineering.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong understanding of concrete shell construction processes and cost factors.
• Proficiency in reading plans, interpreting scope, and building line-item cost models.
• Ability to negotiate pricing and assess vendor/subcontractor proposals.
• Detail-oriented risk assessment and value-engineering mindset.
• Effective communication and collaboration for proposal development.