Estimator

Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc.; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to join the preconstruction team in Delray Beach, FL. The role focuses on budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for CM at Risk projects, with involvement in bid planning, subcontractor solicitation, and value engineering.

The ideal candidate will have estimating experience, proficient communication skills, and the ability to read drawings and contracts, supporting multiple project bids and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Building Construction preferred.
• 1+ years of estimating experience.
• Experience in Municipal Work, Higher Education, Healthcare, Public Schools, Assisted Living, Multifamily and Country Clubs or similar markets.
• Ability to read engineering and architectural drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to read and understand contracts.
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; On-Screen Take Off required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, estimates and pre-bid packages for CM at Risk projects.
• Develop bidders list and solicit subcontractor proposals and scopes of work.
• Prepare quantity surveys and review plans for constructability and value engineering.
• Supervise estimators, interns or project engineers as needed.
• Support project management with clarifications and assumptions.
• Lead bid process activities and assist senior estimators.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings & specs

Analytical skills

Reading contracts

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

On-Screen Take Off

Job description

Job Summary:

A member of the preconstruction team who is responsible for preparing budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients under the CM at Risk guaranteed maximum pricing structure. Responsibilities also include working with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI (Construction Specification Institute) categories of work. Some supervision of other estimators, intern/co-op students, or project engineers.

Preconstruction Responsibilities:

• Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for all CSI division systems for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development, construction documents).
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team’s assistance.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
• Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
• Actively participates in project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required.
• Develops unit costs accurately.
• Performs technical/plan review when required.
• Considers and understands problems, and identifies appropriate solutions.
• Develops knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials through available resources and uses this knowledge in guiding the owner to a viable project.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Is extremely proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. SmartBid).
• Provides information to senior estimators/senior preconstruction managers for the purpose of developing accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team’s assistance.
• Develops value management options and provides analysis for each, looks at first cost vs. life cycle cost, and takes lead on constructability review.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently with ability to multitask on all project delivery methods including Design Build, Lump Sum, CM Agency, and hybrids of each.
• Totally responsible for complete project KL "blue sheet" process assuring that all divisions for accounted for.
• Technically competent in all types of MEP scope showing the ability to strategize with subcontractors, design teams and clients and ask questions and provide responses with confidence.
• May assist in purchasing and/or buyout duties on as needed basis and will stay involved with operations buyout process for first 90 days of project.
• On Lump Sum or "hard bids", act as Bid Captain responsible for entire bid process including working with Chief Estimator/EVP on scope assignments, bid calendar, subcontractor coverage, bid day strategy, and bid day summary sheet.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Building Construction is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in estimating.
• Experience in Municipal Work, Higher Education, Healthcare, Public Schools, Assisted Living, Multifamily and Country Clubs as well as a variety of other markets.
• Ability to read engineering and architectural drawings and specifications.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Ability to read and understand contracts.
• Outstanding and professional oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, On-Screen Take off is required

About Kaufman Lynn Construction

Who We Are:

Kaufman Lynn Construction is a full-service commercial construction company with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. KL is a Top ENR firm, consistently ranked as one of the largest and fastest-growing general contractors in Florida and North Carolina. We are 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, providing all KL associates a risk-free retirement fund in addition to our 401(k) with employer matching.

KL is proud of our amazing culture that is focused on employee engagement. We emphasize accelerated career growth, mentoring and professional development, highly competitive compensation and benefits, state-of-the-art construction technology/processes and a truly fun, family atmosphere. Kaufman Lynn was named by the Sun Sentinel as one of the Top Workplaces in South Florida for seven years in a row, and was recently ranked as one of the Best Companies to work for in Florida by Florida Trend magazine.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• HSA & FSA Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Annual and Project Based Bonus Potential
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Terrific opportunity to make a real impact on our company’s success
• Personal, professional and career growth.
• Competitive compensation package, including bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits
• Company culture based on a truly engaged team of professionals that are fully supported by an enlightened leadership team
• Fast-paced and challenging working climate that makes time for plenty of fun

Kaufman Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets