Estimator

Bauer Foundation Corp; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bauer Foundation Corp is seeking an Estimator to join our growing team in Tampa, FL. The role focuses on preparing accurate estimates for lump sum and time-and-material contracts, reviewing bid specs and drawings, and engaging with clients for feedback to improve future submissions.

The position reports to the Southeast Business Unit Vice President, is full-time with a Monday–Friday 8AM–5PM schedule, and requires occasional travel to Atlanta, GA for pre-bid meetings and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering required.
• 2–3 years’ experience in deep foundations or heavy civil works preferred.
• Strong analytical and planning skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers; attend pre-bid conferences and site visits.
• Develop, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes for best value.
• Prepare bid status reports; ensure compliance with specifications and contracts.
• Present cost estimates aligned to customer proposals, including general and special conditions.
• Prepare scope specs, inputs for project schedules, quantity take-offs, and cost summaries.
• Maintain and update cost code databases for historical data.
• Use company/historical data for pricing estimates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Reading plans & specs

Org & problem solving

Independent work

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

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RFT Tampa, FL, US

18 days ago Requisition ID: 1028

Bauer Foundation Corp. is seeking a motivated Estimator to join our growing team. The Estimator plays a critical role in preparing comprehensive and accurate estimates across various contract types, including lump sum and time-and-material agreements. This position involves reviewing bid specifications and drawings to ensure a thorough understanding of project requirements, enabling the submission of competitive and successful bids. Additionally, the Estimator will proactively engage with clients to seek feedback on proposals, fostering strong relationships and refining future submissions.

Reports to: Southeast Business Unit Vice President

Position: Full Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8AM-5PM

Location: Tampa, FL & Atlanta, GA (Occasional travel is required to attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, conferences, etc.)

Job Summary:

The Estimator plays a critical role in preparing comprehensive and accurate estimates across various contract types, including lump sum and time-and-material agreements. This position involves reviewing bid specifications and drawings to ensure a thorough understanding of project requirements, enabling the submission of competitive and successful bids. Additionally, the Estimator will proactively engage with clients to seek feedback on proposals, fostering strong relationships and refining future submissions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Foster relationships with key Clients.
• Communication with subcontractors and suppliers
• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits.
• Develop and review subcontractor scopes of work and accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes for best value.
• Prepare project bid status reports and ensure compliance with all specifications and contract Statements of Work and Bid Invitations
• Present cost estimates to meet customer proposals, providing consideration for general and special conditions.
• Prepare scope specifications and requirements, prepare and inputs project schedules, perform quantity take-offs, prepare cost summary sheets, and input quantities into estimating software.
• Maintain an accurate, current database cost codes of accounts for historical data.
• Utilize the appropriate company and industry historical data for pricing estimates.

Requirements Skills and Abilities:

• Project estimator skills that include performing basic engineering calculations, being familiar with engineering terminology and effectively communicating with Engineers, Project Managers, and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to read, understand and organize construction plans and specifications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal structure while exercising sound judgment.
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritizes, and works well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Project, Power Point, Word, Outlook).
• Preferred knowledge of AutoCAD

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Preferred related Estimating experience.
• 2-3 years’ experience in deep foundations or heavy civil works.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation and benefits:

Competitive salary; commensurate with experience.

Benefit packages available – health insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays and vacation, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

BAUER Foundation Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.