Sr. Preconstruction Estimator

AdventHealth

Florida

On-site

USD 66,000 - 179,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off from day one

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Job summary

AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, Florida, is seeking a full-time estimator to review RFIs and Change Orders, develop detailed cost estimates, and collaborate with project teams from preconstruction through GMP. You will ensure safety compliance and manage budgets for healthcare construction projects.

The role requires strong Excel skills, extensive knowledge of construction, and the ability to mentor others while coordinating with contractors and vendors.

Qualifications

Highly competent in estimating discipline with strong mathematics
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
Strong understanding of building construction; able to review plans and produce written findings
Excellent Microsoft Excel abilities
Self-motivated requiring minimal supervision
Ability to multitask including management of contractors and staff
Knowledge of Florida construction industry and practices (preferred)
Knowledge of labor and materials costs and trends (preferred)
Maintains good working relationships with General Contractors and Subcontractors (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed estimates using takeoffs and cost data
Develop and validate comprehensive project budgets including all costs
Review drawings and specs to identify scope gaps and budget risks
Maintain market intelligence and develop cost models for planning and reporting
Evaluate schedule impacts on cost and provide delivery strategy recommendations
Identify cost risks and opportunities for value optimization
Collaborate with Planning, Design & Construction, Facilities, Finance, and vendors
Present estimates and risks to leadership and project teams
Support development of estimating standards and processes to improve accuracy
Mentor junior estimators and promote best practices

Skills

Estimating discipline

Detail-oriented

Building construction knowledge

Excel

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Florida construction knowledge

Labor and materials cost awareness

Relationship building with GC/Subs

Education

OSHA safety training

General Contractor License

Healthcare construction estimating experience

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

893 HOPE WAY

City:

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32714

Job Description:

Reviews RFIs and Change Orders, validating requests for scope of work, correct quantities, and pricing. Collaborates to create and update a historical cost database utilizing existing cost information on completed projects. Accounts for all required resources, including labor, materials, taxes, fees, and time. Conducts value analysis from conceptual through CD phases of design to final GMP contract. Implements cost control measures to manage project budgets effectively. Collaborates with project managers on estimating construction projects, value engineering, and pricing issues. Reviews plans and specifications for design completeness, coordination, and constructability. Ensures compliance with safety requirements, including OSHA regulations, and manages costs to provide a safe working environment. Executes take-offs of construction documents and inputs take-offs into a computer spreadsheet. Monitors subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with project budget and specification requirements. Participates in owner update meetings to provide accurate cost information and project status. Prepares conceptual and detailed cost estimates for preconstruction projects of various types and sizes. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Highly competent in specific estimating discipline with strong mathematics skills [Required]
Detail-oriented, have excellent organizational skills and be a proficient communicator both orally and written [Required]
Strong understanding of building construction with the ability to review plans, drawings, and specifications, and produce a written report of the findings [Required]
Excellent Microsoft Excel abilities [Required]
Self-motivated requiring minimal management [Required]
Ability to multitask including management of contract employees, consultants, vendors and staff [Required]
Knowledge of Florida’s construction industry and practices [Preferred]
Knowledge of both labor and materials costs and trends [Preferred]
Maintains good working relationships with both General Contractors and Subcontractors [Preferred]

Key Responsibilities

Estimate Development. Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed estimates using quantity takeoffs, benchmarking, historical cost data, market pricing, and cost modeling techniques appropriate to each phase of project development.
Total Project Cost Planning. Develop and validate comprehensive project budgets that incorporate both construction and non-construction costs, including design and consultant fees, owner-furnished equipment (OFE), permitting, testing, escalation, contingency strategies, owner costs, and other project soft costs.
Scope & Cost Validation. Review drawings, specifications, programming documents, bid packages, and project narratives to identify scope gaps, assumptions, allowances, alternates, exclusions, and budget risks.
Cost Analytics & Benchmarking. Maintain market intelligence through benchmarking, historical project data, industry trends, and escalation analysis. Develop cost models that support capital planning, executive decision-making, and enterprise reporting.
Schedule & Delivery Strategy. Evaluate schedule assumptions and their impact on project cost, escalation, procurement, and delivery. Provide recommendations regarding delivery strategies, fast-track opportunities, phasing, and other schedule optimization approaches that improve project outcomes.
Cost Control & Value Optimization. Identify cost risks, constructability considerations, escalation exposure, and value optimization opportunities that improve budget certainty while maintaining clinical, operational, and design objectives.
Stakeholder Partnership. Collaborate with Planning, Design & Construction, Facilities, Finance, Supply Chain, consultants, and market leaders to align project scope, schedule, and budget assumptions throughout preconstruction.
Executive Communication. Present estimates, assumptions, cost drivers, schedule impacts, and recommendations to executive leadership, project teams, and external partners. Clearly communicate estimate confidence levels, risks, and decision points.
Estimating Standards & Process Improvement. Support development and maintenance of the AdventHealth Way estimating database, benchmarking library, templates, standards, and estimating methodologies to improve consistency and accuracy across the enterprise.
Mentorship & Technical Leadership. Provide technical leadership to project teams and mentor junior estimators by promoting estimating best practices, quality assurance, documentation standards, and continuous improvement.

Education: