Estimator

Bauer Foundation Corp.; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Bauer Foundation Corp. in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. The role focuses on preparing accurate estimates for lump sum and time-and-material contracts, reviewing bid specs and drawings, and collaborating with clients to refine proposals for competitive bids.

You will interact with subcontractors and suppliers, develop cost summaries, and input data into estimating software. Occasional travel to Atlanta for pre-bid meetings and site visits is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• 2–3 years' experience in deep foundations or heavy civil works.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.

Responsabilidades

• Foster relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Review bid specifications and drawings to ensure complete understanding of project requirements.
• Develop and review subcontractor scopes of work; analyze quotes for best value.
• Prepare project bid status reports and ensure compliance with contracts and invitations.
• Present cost estimates and input data into estimating software.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Plan reading

Organizational skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Communication with engineers/PMs

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

2-3 years' experience in deep foundations or heavy civil works

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC) is a Florida corporation and the U.S. subsidiary of the world-wide operating Bauer Group based in Schrobenhausen, Germany. The Bauer Group is a world- renowned foundation contractor, designer, and builder of the world’s finest foundation equipment.

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 (occasional travel is required to attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, conferences, etc.) Supervisory Responsibilities:

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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.

Duties and 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

• 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.

• health insurance
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• paid holidays and vacation
• paid parental leave
• 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.