Lead Preconstruction Estimator

Foresight; Tampa (FL); In loco; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employer-paid health, dental, and eye

Life and disability insurance

Company phone and vehicle allowance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Weekly pay cycle

Paid training and certifications

Descrizione del lavoro

Foresight Construction Group, Inc. is seeking an entry- to mid-level Estimator in Florida to lead the development of accurate estimates across design phases.

You will independently manage trade packages, engage subcontractors, and contribute to pricing strategy, risk identification, and value engineering to support preconstruction on diverse government, education, healthcare, and commercial projects. You will collaborate with internal teams, trade partners, and clients to deliver high-quality

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field.
• 1–3 years of estimating, project engineering, or related experience in a commercial GC environment.
• Prior experience managing trade packages or bid scopes.

Mansioni

• Prepare detailed estimates across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and pricing analysis with minimal oversight.
• Develop and manage trade-specific scopes of work and bid packages.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for completeness, scope alignment, and risk gaps.
• Build and maintain comprehensive scope comparison sheets (leveling).
• Support conceptual and budget estimating using historical data and benchmarking.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead bid solicitation, outreach, follow-ups, and coverage tracking.
• Evaluate subcontractor qualifications and assist with prequalification processes.
• Drive competitive bid coverage and market intelligence insights.
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and constructability concerns.
• Assist in value engineering options and cost-saving strategies.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Understand alternates, allowances, and cost impacts.
• Mentor Junior Estimators; participate in internal reviews and strategy sessions.
• Assist in preparing client presentations and estimate narratives.
• Provide clear status updates to leadership.

Conoscenze

Estimating

Takeoffs

Bid management

Excel

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Strumenti

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Excel

BuildingConnected

Descrizione del lavoro

Foresight Construction Group, Inc. is seeking an entry- to mid-level Estimator in Florida to lead the development of accurate estimates across design phases.

You will independently manage trade packages, engage subcontractors, and contribute to pricing strategy, risk identification, and value engineering to support preconstruction on diverse government, education, healthcare, and commercial projects. You will collaborate with internal teams, trade partners, and clients to deliver high-quality