Construction Project Estimator

W3Global; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Sarasota, FL seeks a Construction Project Estimator to deliver preconstruction services across schematic, design development, and GMP phases. This full-time, on-site role collaborates with the design and preconstruction teams to develop accurate estimates and bid packages.

Responsibilities include compiling subcontractor bids, performing digital takeoffs, reviewing documents, and assisting with state/local bid packages while ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience on Higher Education, Sports & Recreation, Government, Multi-Family, Commercial Office, K-12 or Hotel projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Strong understanding of construction plans and specifications.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Compile subcontractor and supplier bid lists for concurrent projects.
• Develop rapport with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Communicate with subcontractors regarding scope of work and value engineering alternatives.
• Review bid documents and develop scope of work for each discipline.
• Create bid tabulation sheets for subcontractor bid comparison.
• Perform digital takeoffs using on-screen takeoff software.
• Qualify subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure accordance with plans and specifications.
• Assist in developing estimates from conceptual, schematic, design development, and final bid construction documents.
• Collaborate with the design team regarding details and product specifications.
• Prepare qualifications to accompany each level of estimate.
• Review projects with company leadership regarding subcontractor selection and final estimate preparation.
• Prepare all exhibits to accompany Owner contracts.
• Assist in developing an internal project database.
• Assist in developing customized data for estimating software.
• Attend local industry-related networking events.
• Assist in preparing bid packages for state and/or local government projects.

Skills

Construction estimating

Detail oriented

Subcontractor relations

Bid analysis

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

MC2

PlanSwift

Primavera

MS Project

Pipeline

Microsoft Office

PlanGrid

ICE

SAGE PM

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

About The Opportunity

This position is responsible for comprehensive preconstruction services at the Schematic, Design Development, and GMP phases of design. The Construction Estimator will be an active contributor to the Preconstruction Department.

Role - Construction Project Estimator

Location - Sarasota, FL

Work Type - Full-time | On-site

About The Opportunity

This position is responsible for comprehensive preconstruction services at the Schematic, Design Development, and GMP phases of design. The Construction Estimator will be an active contributor to the Preconstruction Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile subcontractor and supplier bid lists for concurrent projects.
• Develop rapport with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Communicate with subcontractors regarding scope of work and value engineering alternatives.
• Review bid documents and develop scope of work for each discipline.
• Create bid tabulation sheets for subcontractor bid comparison.
• Perform digital takeoffs using on-screen takeoff software.
• Qualify subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure accordance with plans and specifications.
• Assist in developing estimates from conceptual, schematic, design development, and final bid construction documents.
• Collaborate with the design team regarding details and product specifications.
• Prepare qualifications to accompany each level of estimate.
• Review projects with company leadership regarding subcontractor selection and final estimate preparation.
• Prepare all exhibits to accompany Owner contracts.
• Assist in developing an internal project database.
• Assist in developing customized data for estimating software.
• Attend local industry-related networking events.
• Assist in preparing bid packages for state and/or local government projects.

Education & Experience

Preferred qualifications include: 3+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating in fields such as:

• Higher Education
• Sports & Recreation
• Government
• Multi-Family
• Commercial Office Construction
• K-12
• Hotel
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• Understanding of construction plans and specifications.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work within critical deadlines.

Software Experience

• Experience with construction management and estimating software, including:
• Estimating - MC2 or equivalent, PlanSwift or equivalent
• Scheduling - Primavera, Microsoft Project or equivalent
• Invitation to Bid - Pipeline or equivalent
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Project
• PlanSwift
• ICE
• SAGE PM and Accounting Modules
• Autodesk Navisworks
• Bluebeam
• PlanGrid