Preconstruction Sitework Estimator

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a respected construction company, is seeking a Preconstruction Sitework Estimator for our Sanford, FL corporate office. You will read drawings and specs, perform quantity take-offs, and develop labor and equipment costs for sitework, ensuring competitive and accurate bids.

The role requires 3–4 years of sitework estimating or related field experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Planswift/OST take-off tools.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of sitework estimating or related field experience.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specs, and geotechnical reports.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with take-off software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports and other design criteria reports.
• Perform quantity take-offs for sitework components, including quantities, measurements, and material types.
• Calculate labor and equipment costs for self-performed work under various jobsite conditions.
• Identify risks such as utility conflicts, dewatering, and excavation protection.
• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation by phone or email.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and subcontractors.
• Proficient in scope analysis and estimating deficiencies.
• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings as needed.
• Prepare RFIs with clarifications and assumptions.

Skills

Sitework estimating

Reading drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Tools

Planswift/OST take-off

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded construction company, is seeking qualified candidates for a Preconstruction Sitework Estimator position. This position is located in our Corporate office in Sanford, 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.