Preconstruction Sitework Estimator

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Sanford, FL seeks a Preconstruction Sitework Estimator to join our corporate office. You will read drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and develop cost estimates for sitework on projects from 4M to 400M with deadlines.

This role requires 3–4 years of sitework estimating, knowledge of municipal utility projects a plus, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Planswift or OST take-off tools, MS Office, and internal estimating software.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of sitework estimating or related field experience.
• Municipal utility project experience a plus.
• Strong construction terminology and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and review drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Perform quantity take-off of sitework components and determine material types.
• Calculate labor and equipment costs for self-performed work.
• Identify risks such as utility conflicts and dewatering needs.
• Solicit subcontractor/supplier participation via phone or email.
• Develop relationships with key vendors and subcontractors.
• Proficient in scope analysis and estimating deficiencies.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and write RFIs, clarifications, and assumptions.

Skills

Reading drawings

Cost estimation

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Tools

Planswift

OST Takeoff

MS Office

Job description

Sanford Office, 750 Monroe Road, Sanford, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:0 AM

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded construction company, is seeking qualified candidates for aPreconstruction Sitework Estimatorposition. This position is located in our Corporate office inSanford, FL.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports and other design criteria reports
• Perform quantity take-off of all sitework components, requiring quantity counts, measurements and determining material types
• Calculating labor and equipment costs for self performed work for all types of jobsite conditions
• Ability to identify risks including utility conflicts, dewatering needs, excavation protection and other temporary measures needed for a complete sitework estimate
• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation via phone and/or E-mail.
• Developing and maintaining long term beneficial relationships with key vendors and subcontractors
• Proficient in scope analysis and ability to estimate deficiencies as needed
• Projects ranging from 4 Million to 400 Million with hard deadlines and must be able to multi-task efficiently.
• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings as needed.
• Writing RFI’s along with clarifications and assumptions.

Preferences/Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of sitework estimating or similar field experience.
• Previous experience with hard bid Municipal utility projects is a plus.
• Ability to understand construction terminology.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills are required.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office, Planswift/OST take-off programs and ability to learn internal estimating software are required.
• Valid Driver License and ability to commute to job sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

Our recruiting process is centralized and managed exclusively by the HR Department. We do not pay agency fees for unsolicited resumes. An unsolicited resume is defined as any resume submitted by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our recruiting agreement, and has not been engaged by HR to fill a specific position.

Sanford Office, 750 Monroe Road, Sanford, Florida, United States of America