Senior Estimator-Theming

Balfour Beatty plc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Senior Estimator in Orlando, Florida. This role involves preparing budgets and estimates for construction projects, working collaboratively with project management, and supervising a team. Candidates should have a background in commercial construction, estimating software proficiency, and strong problem-solving skills. The job requires 7 years of experience and a B.S. Degree, with the ability to travel up to 25% of the time within Florida.

Qualifications

• 7 years of pre-construction and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects.
• Knowledgeable in civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes.
• Familiarity with construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, and other trades.
• Ability to travel up to 25% in the Florida area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, estimates and pre-bid packages for construction projects.
• Work with the project management team to establish a bidders list.
• Review project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering.
• Supervises estimators or interns/co-ops as needed while upholding Safety/Zero Harm culture.
• Travel to sites for pre-bid meetings and site tours as required.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Value management analysis

Knowledge of building systems

Estimating software proficiency

Problem-solving skills

iSqFt

Travel up to 25% within Florida

Cost estimation

Education

B.S. Degree

Tools

MC2

On-Screen Takeoff (OST)

Paydirt

Constructware

iSqFt

Job description

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects. 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 or intern/co-op students adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture. This individual may sit in our Orlando or Plantation office.

Essential Functions

• Performs quantity takeoffs.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently.
• May assist the project management team.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews.
• Develops and analyzes value management analysis options.
• Considers and understands problems and identifies solutions.
• Knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials.
• Assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Proficient in all computer software programs used in pre-construction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. MC2, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Paydirt, Constructware, and іSqFt).
• B.S. Degree.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time in the Florida area.
• Sevenyears of pre-construction and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects.
• Knowledgeable in some or all of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems.
• Must possess knowledge of exterior building wall systems and interior finish construction systems.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, and other trades.
• Quantity survey capabilities.
• Computer skills including the ability to use estimating software (like MC2), word processing, spreadsheets, bid management, online plan rooms, database applications and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Preferred Experience

• Three to five years in a Senior Estimator role.
• Tier 1 construction or nationwide general contractor experience, preferred but not required.
• Background in theming estimating.
• Local Floridacandidate preferred, but not required.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.