Construction Estimator - Civil & Structural Works

Americaribe LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Americaribe LLC in Miami, Florida, is seeking a skilled estimations professional to join their team. The role focuses on project cost estimation, requiring detailed pricing and communication with subcontractors. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative construction projects while fostering professional growth within a collaborative workplace. Candidates with Spanish fluency will be given preference.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project cost estimation.
• Experience working with local subcontractors.
• Ability to calculate detailed material, labor, and equipment costs.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Develop RFIs and communicate effectively.
• Maintain subcontractor bid lists and liaise with third parties.

Skills

Construction drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Quantity take-offs

Cost estimation

Data organization

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Onscreen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Job description

At Americaribe, we are more than builders—we are innovators, problem-solvers, and teammates. Building for Life means creating structures that stand the test of time while fostering a workplace where talent thrives. We take pride in our culture of collaboration, agility, and expertise, driving impactful projects across industries—from offices and hotels to airports, hospitals, and beyond. As a subsidiary of Bouygues Bâtiment International, we leverage a global network spanning over 20 countries to deliver excellence through technical innovation and forward-thinking solutions.

At Americaribe, your growth matters. We offer competitive compensation, professional development programs, and hands-on experience that help shape leaders in the construction industry. Whether you bring technical expertise, creativity, or fresh perspectives, your contributions will shape the future of our company and the communities we build. Join us and be part of something bigger - Building for Life.

Position Summary

The candidate will work on tasks that are related to project cost estimation, preparing a complete and comprehensive Bid Package for review by the Senior Estimator and Preconstruction Manager prior to any Project date line. More particularly, but not limited to, the candidate will work on detailed pricing estimate aiming for self-performing works in structure and civil trades among others.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Properly develop RFI’s. Communicate properly orally and written.
• Performing Quantity Take Offs.
• Calculate detailed quantities in material, labor and equipment costs.
• Elaborate detailed estimates breakdown in material, labor, equipment and indirect costs associated with the construction task.
• Maintain Subcontractor bid list
• Communication with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain prices.
• Collecting and organizing data for use in bid proposals
• Liaise with third parties such as JV partners, partners, designers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Candidate must have at least 5 years of experience performing the duties described above
• Candidate must have experience working with local subcontractors
• Fluency in Spanish a plus
• Proficient Excel, MS Word, Onscreen takeoff or similar, Bluebeam or similar

Americaribe LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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