Pre-Construction / Estimator

Cannatelli Builders Inc; Pompano Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Cannatelli Builders Inc. is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction / Estimator to lead estimating and budgeting for projects before construction begins. The role links ownership, PMs, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients, ensuring accurate scope and competitive pricing.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple estimates, deadlines, and site visits with strong leadership and cost-control focus.

Qualificações

• Significant experience in residential construction estimating and pre-construction.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, MEP plans and specs.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and costs.
• Experience negotiating subcontractor and supplier proposals.

Responsabilidades

• Lead pre-construction and estimating from initial review to turnover.
• Review plans and prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final estimates.
• Develop budgets, scopes of work, and project plans.
• Identify risks, constructability issues, and change-order exposure.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and clients to clarify scope.

Conhecimentos

Residential Estimating

Pre-construction

Reading plans

Excel proficient

Negotiation

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Ferramentas

Estimating software

MS Excel

Project management software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Cannatelli Builders Inc. is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction / Estimator to work on planning, estimating, budgeting, and coordination of projects prior to the start of construction.

This is a key position within our construction operations and serves as the critical link between ownership, project managers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. The Head of Pre-Construction / Estimator is responsible for ensuring projects are accurately scoped, competitively priced, properly planned, and thoroughly prepared before transitioning into active construction.

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of independently managing multiple projects and deadlines. This individual must have strong estimating capabilities, construction knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to identify potential cost, scope, scheduling, and constructability issues before they impact a project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pre-construction and estimating process from initial project review through final turnover to the project management team.
• Review architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and other project plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final construction estimates.
• Develop comprehensive project budgets and detailed scopes of work.
• Identify drawing conflicts, scope gaps, constructability concerns, potential change-order exposure, and other project risks during pre-construction.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to evaluate existing conditions, project feasibility, logistics, access, and site-specific requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and project managers to clarify scope and resolve design or construction issues.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier bids and ensure adequate bid coverage for required trades.
• Review, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals to confirm complete and comparable scopes.
• Negotiate pricing and assist in selecting qualified, competitive, and dependable subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and other industry partners.
• Prepare bid packages, scope sheets, bid comparisons, budgets, and final project proposals.
• Lead value-engineering efforts and identify cost-saving alternatives without compromising project quality or design intent.
• Assist in developing preliminary project schedules, construction sequencing, logistics plans, milestones, and general conditions.
• Coordinate permitting, licensing, and regulatory requirements during the pre-construction phase as necessary.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, historical cost data, subcontractor information, project documentation, and reporting.
• Participate in client, design, and pre-construction meetings as required.
• Work closely with company leadership to evaluate project opportunities, budgets, risks, and overall project viability.
• Provide a complete and organized turnover of awarded projects to the project management and field teams.
• Assist in developing and improving company estimating procedures, subcontractor databases, cost controls, and pre-construction standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to pre-construction and estimating staff as the department and company continue to grow.

Qualifications & Skills

• Significant experience in residential construction estimating and pre-construction, preferably with a General Contractor.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, MEP, and other construction plans and specifications.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, building systems, subcontractor scopes, scheduling, and project coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed construction estimates and budgets.
• Experience soliciting, reviewing, leveling, and negotiating subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Ability to recognize scope gaps, constructability issues, cost exposure, and potential project risks.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs and current market conditions.
• Existing relationships with subcontractors and vendors in the South Florida construction market are highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and multi-function spreadsheets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and construction estimating/project management software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and accountable.
• Ability to work effectively with company leadership, clients, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.

Accountability

Accurate estimating, planning, and pre-construction coordination directly impact the success and profitability of every project.

The Head of Pre-Construction / Estimator is accountable for developing complete and realistic project budgets, identifying risks before construction begins, maintaining competitive subcontractor participation, and ensuring awarded projects are properly prepared for execution.

This position requires ownership, sound judgment, attention to detail, accuracy, and consistent follow-through. The successful candidate will understand that effective pre-construction is not simply about producing a number—it is about establishing a complete project strategy that allows the construction team to successfully deliver the work.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Personal computer and office software applications
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Construction estimating and project management software
• Internet and cloud-based project management systems
• Calculator, printer, copier/scanner, and phone systems

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequently use a computer and office equipment.
• Read construction plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and digital screens.
• Communicate verbally throughout the workday.
• Walk active construction sites and vendor facilities as required.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, lift, and carry items up to 15 pounds.
• Operate a motor vehicle as needed for site visits, meetings, and project-related activities.

Work Environment

• General office settings
• Active construction job sites
• Vendor and subcontractor facilities

The position requires periodic travel to project locations, pre-bid meetings, site inspections, and meetings with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and vendors.

About Us

Cannatelli Builders Inc. has been a trusted name in construction for over 20 years, delivering high-quality projects while maintaining a strong commitment to our clients and the successful execution of every project.

Our reputation has been built on quality, integrity, accountability, and long-standing relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.

We are looking for an experienced construction professional who can take ownership of our pre-construction and estimating process and play an important role in the continued growth and success of Cannatelli Builders.