Estimator

Frederick Fox; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox LLC is seeking an Estimator to join its Lakeland office. You will price new work for small to mid-size commercial projects, including medical offices and retail, and collaborate directly with the President and project team to grow the business.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, solicit bids, and prepare budgets and proposals, while maintaining cost data to support future estimates and ensuring on-time bid submissions.

Qualifications

• Commercial construction estimating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Experience with estimating and takeoff software.
• Strong subcontractor bid-solicitation and scope-review skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to meet bid deadlines.
• Interested in growing with an expanding company.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Solicit, receive and level subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Prepare bid packages, proposals and budgets for review by the president.
• Develop preconstruction budgets and value engineering options.
• Maintain cost data and pricing history to improve future estimates.
• Work with project managers and superintendents to hand off awarded projects.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating

Read and interpret plans

Bid-solicitation & scope review

Organization & attention to detail

Growth mindset

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff software

Job description

Estimator

Commercial General Contractor | Lakeland, FL

Overview

A growing commercial general contractor in Lakeland is looking for an Estimator to join its office team. The company builds small to mid-size commercial projects, including medical office buildings, wastewater treatment plants, retail and entertainment. You’ll work directly with the president and project team to price new work as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates from drawings and specifications
• Solicit, receive and level subcontractor and supplier bids
• Prepare bid packages, proposals and budgets for review by the president
• Develop preconstruction budgets and value engineering options
• Maintain cost data and pricing history to improve future estimates
• Work with project managers and superintendents to hand off awarded projects

Qualifications

• Commercial construction estimating experience
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Experience with estimating and takeoff software
• Strong subcontractor bid-solicitation and scope-review skills
• Organized, detail-oriented and comfortable meeting bid deadlines
• Interested in growing with an expanding company