Estimator

Crowther Roofing and Cooling; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowther Roofing and Cooling is seeking a detail-oriented Division 10 Estimator to convert plans and specs into defined scopes and reliable pricing for commercial projects. You will prepare professional proposals, partner with customers, vendors, project management, and field operations, and manage bid calendars.

The role requires reading drawings, doing takeoffs, and evaluating subcontractor quotations. It is primarily office-based with occasional site visits and a focus on accuracy and timely

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two+ years estimating or related experience preferred.
• Experience reading drawings, specs, schedules, addenda, bid documents.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Word; ability to learn estimating software.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents to define Division 10 scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and estimate materials, labor, equipment, freight, tax and subs.
• Estimate specialty products and related items per project specifications.
• Identify scope gaps, alternates, allowances, and unusual conditions; seek clarifications.
• Solicit vendor and subcontractor quotations; assess price, lead time and compliance.
• Prepare professional proposals with clear scope, pricing, exclusions and terms.
• Communicate bid requirements and value-engineering options to GC and clients.
• Track bid activity, support negotiations and post-bid follow-up; hand off to PM.
• Maintain organized estimate files and vendor pricing in company systems.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quantity takeoffs

Bid preparation

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (construction mgmt / related)

Bachelor’s degree (construction mgmt / related)

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

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

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.

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