Senior Construction Estimator: Lead Preconstruction Budgets

West End Workforce

Sarasota (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

West End Workforce in Sarasota, FL is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to own accurate cost projections for sophisticated projects. You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, develop cost breakdowns across trades, and collaborate with project teams to enable competitive bids.

Candidate should have 5+ years estimating experience across residential, commercial, or general contracting and strong software skills.

Qualifications

5+ years of construction estimating experience.
Strong understanding of plans, specifications, materials, labor, and project costs.
Experience with residential, commercial, or general contracting projects.
Proficiency with estimating, takeoff, and construction software.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates and budgets from conceptual design through final construction documents.
Review architectural, structural, and MEP plans and specifications.
Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed cost breakdowns across multiple construction trades.
Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier bids.
Identify scope gaps, cost risks, and opportunities for value engineering.
Maintain current subcontractor, supplier, labor, and material pricing.
Partner with project management, purchasing, field operations, and leadership throughout preconstruction.
Track historical costs and use completed-project data to improve estimating accuracy.
Assist with project budgets, bid packages, and cost analysis.
Help ensure projects are properly scoped and positioned for successful execution.