Lead Construction Estimator for $25M Pursuits

Vaco by Highspring; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Paid parental leave and family-care

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Construction Estimator to join its Florida buildings team in Fort Lauderdale. The role will lead small to midsize estimates, review documents, perform quantity takeoffs, and support pursuit planning with tender forms, RFIs, and schedules.

You will identify project risks and opportunities, mentor junior colleagues, and build strong relationships with trade partners, suppliers, and internal teams while applying estimating software and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Progressive cost-estimating experience in construction (4+ years).
• On-site construction experience preferred (6 months).
• Experience leading pursuits up to $25 million.
• Understanding of drawings, specs, materials, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of bid prep, quantity takeoffs, trade-partner procurement, pricing, and bid-closing processes.
• Familiarity with delivery methods: Hard Bid, GMP, Unit price, Design-build, Target price, Cost-reimbursable.
• Ability to assess market conditions, trends, costs and competitive factors.
• Strong relationship-building and communication with trade partners and suppliers.
• Experience with estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to midsize estimates or components of larger estimates.
• Review bid documents, drawings and specs to validate project requirements.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, equipment and materials.
• Support pursuit planning with tender forms, RFIs, and pursuit schedules.
• Identify risks and opportunities in project requirements, terms, site conditions and schedules.
• Organize and archive estimating information for turnover to the project team.
• Complete bid-day assignments and support closing of scopes.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from trade partners and suppliers.
• Develop relationships with estimating leaders, bid teams and suppliers.
• Establish critical-path schedules for estimates and pursuits.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Estimating knowledge

Risk identification

Bid preparation

Quantity takeoffs

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Construction Estimator to join its Florida buildings team in Fort Lauderdale. The role will lead small to midsize estimates, review documents, perform quantity takeoffs, and support pursuit planning with tender forms, RFIs, and schedules.

You will identify project risks and opportunities, mentor junior colleagues, and build strong relationships with trade partners, suppliers, and internal teams while applying estimating software and MS Office proficiency.