Estimator II: Construction Cost & Bid Specialist

The Weitz Company; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Rewarding Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package withTax

Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Dis

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Provisions

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Co

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Products Including: Critical

Voluntary Products Including: Accident

Corporate Wellness Program withWellne

Job summary

The Weitz Company is hiring an Estimator II to join our team in West Palm Beach, FL. The Estimator II will support the estimating team by preparing complete portions of an estimate for construction projects, performing quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, and cost history compilation.

If you’re an experienced estimator, this could be a great fit for you. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855, offering a full-service construction environment with diverse benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimator experience in the construction industry.
• Degree in a construction-related field is desired.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze plans/specifications and incorporate requirements into the estimate.
• Produce reliable quantity surveys of assigned items.
• Generate design development estimates with incomplete plans and specs.
• Assist in development of complete project quantities from schematic plans and elevations.
• Conduct organized sub and vendor solicitation with clear scope communication.
• Ensure complete trade coverage and flag potential shortfalls to the project lead.
• Prepare bid-day spreadsheets and detailed proposal tabulation sheets (Bid Tickets).
• Assist in projecting pricing based on historical data and adjust pricing for project conditions.
• Review trade proposals to identify gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
• Prepare the final estimate for rollover to the job cost accounting system.

Skills

Analytical

Accuracy

Math skills

Time management

Quick learner

Initiative

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Degree in construction-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring an Estimator II to join our team in West Palm Beach, FL. The Estimator II will support the estimating team by preparing complete portions of an estimate for construction projects, performing quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, and cost history compilation.

If you’re an experienced estimator, this could be a great fit for you. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855, offering a full-service construction environment with diverse benefits