Senior Estimator

Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc.; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA accounts

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock ownership plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Bonus potential

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

Kaufman Lynn Construction, a leading Florida contractor, seeks a Senior Estimator to prepare budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for CM at Risk projects. You will work with the preconstruction team and project management to establish bidders lists, solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals, and review plans for constructability and value engineering.

Your role includes supervising junior staff and collaborating across CSI divisions to ensure accurate unit costs and timely takeoffs, using

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in estimating required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Experience in municipal, higher education, healthcare, public schools, assisted living, multifamily, country clubs or similar markets is ideal.
• Ability to read engineering and architectural drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects.
• Develops bidders lists, solicits subcontractor proposals and scopes of work.
• Reviews plans and specs for constructability and value engineering across CSI divisions.
• Manages bid process and coordinates with senior estimators and project managers.
• Mentors junior estimators and interns when needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Ability to read drawings

Contract reading

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

SmartBid

On-Screen Take Off

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

A Senior Estimator at Kaufman Lynn is a member of the preconstruction team who is responsible for preparing budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients under the CM at Risk guaranteed maximum pricing structure. Responsibilities also include working with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI (Construction Specification Institute) categories of work. Some supervision of other estimators, intern/co-op students, or project engineers.

Preconstruction Responsibilities:

• Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for all CSI division systems for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development, construction documents).
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team’s assistance.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
• Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
• Actively participates in project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required.
• Develops unit costs accurately.
• Performs technical/plan review when required.
• Considers and understands problems, and identifies appropriate solutions.
• Develops knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials through available resources and uses this knowledge in guiding the owner to a viable project.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Is extremely proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. SmartBid).
• Provides information to senior estimators/senior preconstruction managers for the purpose of developing accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team’s assistance.
• Develops value management options and provides analysis for each, looks at first cost vs. life cycle cost, and takes lead on constructability review.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently with ability to multitask on all project delivery methods including Design Build, Lump Sum, CM Agency, and hybrids of each.
• Totally responsible for complete project KL "blue sheet" process assuring that all divisions for accounted for.
• Technically competent in all types of MEP scope showing the ability to strategize with subcontractors, design teams and clients and ask questions and provide responses with confidence.
• May assist in purchasing and/or buyout duties on as needed basis and will stay involved with operations buyout process for first 90 days of project.
• On Lump Sum or "hard bids", act as Bid Captain responsible for entire bid process including working with Chief Estimator/EVP on scope assignments, bid calendar, subcontractor coverage, bid day strategy, and bid day summary sheet.

Qualifications:

• 8-10+ years of experience in estimating required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Experience in Municipal Work, Higher Education, Healthcare, Public Schools, Assisted Living, Multifamily and Country Clubs as well as a variety of other markets would be ideal.
• Ability to read engineering and architectural drawings and specifications preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to read and understand contracts.
• Outstanding and professional oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, On-Screen Take off

About Kaufman Lynn Construction

Who We Are:

Kaufman Lynn Construction is a full-service Top ENR commercial general contractor, recognized as one of Florida’s largest and fastest-growing builders. We deliver complex, award-winning projects across the public and private sectors, including multifamily, education, healthcare, and civic work. As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, every associate has a direct stake in our success, with a risk-free retirement benefit in addition to our 401(k) with company matching.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• HSA & FSA Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Annual and Project Based Bonus Potential
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Career Growth & Development: Mentorship, training, and clear advancement opportunities.
• Hands-On Experience & Tools: Access to industry-leading construction technology and best practices.
• Collaborative, People-First Culture: High-accountability, team-oriented environment where engagement matters.
• Recognized Excellence: Named a Sun Sentinel Top Workplace for 8+ years and one of Florida Trend’s Best Companies to Work For.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Supporting your long-term success and well-being.

Kaufman Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS OR AGENCIES