Junior Estimator – Commercial Preconstruction

Winter Construction; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits (medical, dental, and/

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Strong team culture and integrity

Career development initiatives

Well-staffed project teams

Community involvement

Job summary

Winter Construction is seeking an Entry-level Estimator – Preconstruction in Jacksonville, FL. You will prepare quantities, estimates, and bids with a team, interfacing with operations and the preconstruction group to win competitive projects in the Northeast Florida market.

You will solicit subcontractor bids, manage bid documents, and present estimates to owners and architects. Based in Jacksonville or willing to relocate, LEED accreditation is a plus.

Qualifications

• 0-3+ years of commercial estimating experience with a general contractor.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing estimates across multiple trades.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software.
• LEED accreditation, or willingness to obtain it.
• Based in the Jacksonville, FL area or willing to relocate; familiarity with the local subcontractor market is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and estimates for all scopes of work.
• Solicit subcontractor bids and build relationships with quality subcontractors in the Jacksonville market.
• Manage bid documents, bid day setup, and tracking of bid results.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure estimates are complete and share buyout results with subcontractors.
• Assist with presenting estimates to owners and architects.

Skills

Takeoffs

Estimating software

Bid coordination

Subcontractor relations

Education

LEED accreditation

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff software

Job description

Winter Construction is seeking an Entry-level Estimator – Preconstruction in Jacksonville, FL. You will prepare quantities, estimates, and bids with a team, interfacing with operations and the preconstruction group to win competitive projects in the Northeast Florida market.

You will solicit subcontractor bids, manage bid documents, and present estimates to owners and architects. Based in Jacksonville or willing to relocate, LEED accreditation is a plus.