Division 10 Estimator

Roofing Corp; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Roofing Corp in Fort Myers, FL seeks a detail-oriented Division 10 Estimator to convert plans and specs into well-defined scopes, reliable pricing, and professional proposals for commercial projects.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, estimate materials, labor, equipment, freight, and subcontractor costs; evaluate supplier quotes; prepare clear proposals; and coordinate turnover of awarded work to project management, ensuring accurate bid packages.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of construction estimating or related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and bid documents.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and bid preparation.
• Proficiency with MS Office and estimating/project management software.
• Strong math, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review bid invitations, drawings, specs, addenda, and documents to determine full scope.
• Complete detailed quantity takeoffs and estimate material, labor, equipment, freight, tax, and subcontractor costs.
• Estimate specialty products and related items.
• Identify scope gaps and request clarifications when needed.
• Solicit and evaluate quotations from manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare professional proposals with scope, pricing, exclusions, and terms.
• Communicate bid requirements and value-engineering options to stakeholders.
• Track bid activity and results; support negotiations and post-bid follow-up.
• Maintain organized estimate files, vendor pricing, and bid calendars.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quantity takeoffs

Bid preparation

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Division 10 Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for commercial construction projects involving specialty products and systems. You will turn plans and specifications into well-defined scopes, reliable pricing, and professional proposals while partnering with customers, vendors, project management, and field operations.

What You Will Do

• Review invitations to bid, drawings, specifications, addenda, schedules, and contract documents to determine the complete Division 10 scope.
• Complete detailed quantity takeoffs and estimate material, labor, equipment, freight, tax, subcontractor, and related project costs.
• Estimate specialty products such as toilet compartments and accessories, lockers and benches, wall protection, signage, visual display surfaces, fire-protection specialties, postal specialties, flagpoles, and related items.
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, alternates, allowances, substitutions, and unusual conditions, and request clarification when needed.
• Solicit and evaluate manufacturer, supplier, and subcontractor quotations for price, compliance, availability, and lead time.
• Prepare professional proposals that clearly state scope, pricing, alternates, exclusions, clarifications, assumptions, and applicable terms.
• Communicate with general contractors and customers about bid requirements, scope questions, value-engineering options, and proposal revisions.
• Track bid activity and results, support negotiations and post-bid follow-up, and coordinate a thorough turnover of awarded work to project management.
• Maintain organized estimate files, vendor pricing, bid calendars, and follow-up activity in company systems.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of construction estimating, specialty contracting, construction administration, or closely related experience; relevant education may substitute for some experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, addenda, and bid documents.
• Working knowledge of quantity takeoffs, construction pricing, scope analysis, and bid preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word, with the ability to learn estimating and project management software.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to manage multiple deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

Preferred Experience

• Division 10 estimating experience in commercial, institutional, multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, or public-sector construction.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, or a related field.
• Experience with takeoffs and estimating platforms.
• Knowledge of manufacturer product lines, accessibility requirements, building codes, submittals, and procurement lead times for Division 10 work.

What Helps You Succeed

Estimating accuracy and attention to detail | Commercial judgment | Plan and specification interpretation | Prioritization and deadline management | Problem solving | Customer service | Collaboration and accountability

Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment using a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment. The role may require visits to jobsites, customer offices, Jobsite visits may include uneven surfaces, stairs, outdoor conditions, construction noise, and required personal protective equipment. The employee may occasionally move files, samples, or materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.