Sitework Preconstruction Estimator Drive Million Projects

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Sitework Estimator for our Sanford, FL corporate office.

The ideal candidate will read drawings, specs, and geotechnical reports to prepare accurate sitework takeoffs and cost estimates for projects ranging from several million to hundreds of millions. Responsibilities include identifying risks, coordinating with subcontractors, performing labor and equipment cost calculations, and writing RFIs.

Qualifications

• Read and review drawings, specs and geotechnical reports.
• Perform quantity take-offs for sitework components.
• Calculate labor and equipment costs for self-performed work.
• Identify risks like utility conflicts, dewatering, and excavation protections.
• Coordinate with Subcontractors/Suppliers via phone or email.
• Develop relationships with key vendors/subcontractors.
• Proficient in scope analysis and estimating deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Read and review drawings, specs, geotechnical reports and other design criteria reports.
• Perform quantity take-off of all sitework components, requiring quantity counts, measurements and determining material types.
• Calculate labor and equipment costs for self performed work for all types of jobsite conditions.
• 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.

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Quantity take-off

Cost estimation

Vendor/subcontractor coordination

Tools

Planswift

OST take-off software

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Sitework Estimator for our Sanford, FL corporate office.

The ideal candidate will read drawings, specs, and geotechnical reports to prepare accurate sitework takeoffs and cost estimates for projects ranging from several million to hundreds of millions. Responsibilities include identifying risks, coordinating with subcontractors, performing labor and equipment cost calculations, and writing RFIs.