Estimator

BLUEWATER BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BLUEWATER BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC is seeking a Project Estimator in West Palm Beach, Florida. The role requires bidding on profitable commercial and multi-family projects while conducting feasibility studies and developing pricing strategies. Candidates must have a 4-year degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Civil Engineering, or 5 years of construction experience. Proficiency in tools like P6, OST, and Excel is essential. The position demands excellent teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in a relevant field or 5+ years of experience in construction.
• Proven analytical ability and effective under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform constructability and feasibility studies.
• Conduct site visits to gather data on project conditions.
• Assist in developing pricing strategies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical ability

Mathematics

Pressure management

Education

4-year degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering

5+ years relevant construction industry experience

Tools

P6

Phoenix CPM

OnScreen Takeoff Software (OST)

Excel

Job description

Purpose of Position

To competitively bid and win profitable, commercial, tenant improvement and multi-family projects through the development of pricing strategies to deliver effective estimates.

Areas of Responsibility

OPERATIONS

• Perform constructability and feasibility studies for potential projects and for the coordination of bid documents, labor productions, subcontractor and vendor pricing, and cost-to-complete analysis.
• Thoroughly investigate the drawings, specifications, and all available bid documents for the estimate portion, and develop an intimate understanding of the unique project requirements.
• Assemble baseline schedules for bid packages.
• Accurately and timely perform takeoffs and organize and analyze the resultant data such that all project members can easily understand and infer the data.
• Conduct site visits to gather detailed, relevant data on project site conditions and effectively incorporate this information during the bid process.
• Conduct field visits to existing projects to verify production rates and observe construction techniques and operations; adjust bid methods accordingly.
• Attend project kick off and final close-out meetings with the project management staff.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the bidding/contract documents and the potential risks for a project; make well-supported recommendations on how to mitigate and price risks by means of comprehensive contract qualifications and exclusions.
• Interface extensively with Project Management staff to communicate any areas of concern discovered during the estimating process and work cooperatively with project managers to perform contract buy‑out activities.
• Interface extensively with the Project Management team to identify and highlight any stipulations and language that must be implemented prior to contract execution.
• Help develop pricing strategies.
• Organize and track historical pricing data for use in cost escalation forecasting and budget pricing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education/Experience:

• 4-year degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering; or
• 5 or more years of relevant construction industry experience with progressively greater responsibility and proven analytical ability; or a combination thereof.

Capabilities:

• Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills a must.
• Strong understanding of the math sciences; geometry, trigonometry, statistics and calculus.
• Entrepreneurial with a well-rounded business perspective.
• Able to perform well under pressure and manage deadlines effectively.
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in P6 and/or Phoenix CPM.
• Proficient in OnScreen Takeoff Software (OST).
• Proficient in Excel.

Pay Grade:

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Date: March 2027

Job Description – Project Estimator

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