Foundation Estimator – Geotechnical Projects

Foundation Personnel Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Foundation Personnel, a specialist recruitment partner to the geotechnical and foundations sector, is working with a leading foundation contractor to appoint a talented Estimator in Tampa, FL. The Estimator prepares comprehensive cost estimates for lump sum and time-and-material contracts and supports competitive bids.

You will build client relationships, coordinate with subcontractors, conduct site visits, take-off quantities, and maintain cost databases to deliver accurate pricing.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate project cost estimates to support bids.
• Build relationships with clients to support business development.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing and clarify scope.
• Attend pre-bid conferences and site visits to assess requirements and cost factors.
• Develop and review subcontractor scopes of work; evaluate quotations and pricing.
• Prepare bid status reports; ensure estimates comply with specs and contract requirements.
• Present cost estimates for proposals, including general and special conditions.
• Develop scope specifications, enter quantities into estimating software, and maintain cost codes.

Skills

Cost estimation

Client relationships

Bid management

Coordination with subs

Quantity take-offs

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Foundation Personnel, a specialist recruitment partner to the geotechnical and foundations sector, is working with a leading foundation contractor to appoint a talented Estimator in Tampa, FL. The Estimator prepares comprehensive cost estimates for lump sum and time-and-material contracts and supports competitive bids.

You will build client relationships, coordinate with subcontractors, conduct site visits, take-off quantities, and maintain cost databases to deliver accurate pricing.