Lead Preconstruction Estimator

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Services Manager in Sanford, FL to lead design-phase cost estimates and manage the estimating group.

The role requires reading drawings, geotech reports, and specs, identifying utility conflicts, and performing quantity take-offs for pipes, concrete, and sitework. You will develop unit prices, solicit subcontractor participation, write RFIs, and manage scope analysis.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years estimating or field experience.
• Field experience is a plus.
• Experience with Hard Bid Municipal Commercial Projects.
• Ability to understand construction terminology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel; MC2 knowledge preferred.
• Valid Driver License and ability to commute to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and lead the estimating group on design phase cost estimates.
• Read drawings, geotechnical reports and specifications.
• Identify utility conflicts and bypass areas.
• Perform quantity take-off of pipe, appurtenances, concrete, and sitework.
• Formulate unit prices as needed.
• Solicit subcontractor/supplier participation via phone or email.
• Write RFIs to Engineers.
• Proficient in scope analysis and estimating deficiencies.
• Develop project RFQ and RFPs.
• Establish project database for proposals.
• Create construction schedules for estimates in P6.
• Coordinate and establish the project budget (GMP).
• Manage projects ranging from 4M to 120M with hard deadlines; multi-task effectively.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Participate in pre- and post-construction reviews.

Skills

Estimating

Field experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Construction terminology

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

MC2

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Services Manager in Sanford, FL to lead design-phase cost estimates and manage the estimating group.

The role requires reading drawings, geotech reports, and specs, identifying utility conflicts, and performing quantity take-offs for pipes, concrete, and sitework. You will develop unit prices, solicit subcontractor participation, write RFIs, and manage scope analysis.