What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at CNM Specialist Recruitment Limited?
THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION
My client is a long-established design build, commercial and Industrial construction and renovation company with projects between $100k-$10 million in Central Florida based out of Winter Haven. They are looking for an Estimator with 5 years commercial construction experience to join their team.
The Role of the Estimator
- Oversee all functions of project estimating for 5-10 ongoing bids
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients & Architects to establish a level of understanding of the project scope, specification and contract
- Solicit & Track Subcontractor/Supplier proposals
- Manage plans, specifications, & addendums
- Thoroughly evaluates bid documents for completeness, obtain additional information from the client as required, observing all stated guidelines and deadlines
- Attends site visits and pre-bid meetings as required to assess customer needs
- Manages the development of bid proposals
- Responsible for ensuring maximum subcontractor & vendor coverage.
- Develops detailed scopes of work for each trade package based on bid documents
- Perform complex analysis of subcontractor estimates
- Recognize the opportunities to value engineer design drawings, Identify document conflicts and determine a strategy for bidding
- Manage all bid day activities
- Negotiate with Suppliers & Subcontractors for best pricing
- Accurately completes bid forms per provided instructions
- Meeting with upper management for bid review and submission
- Upon award, assist Project Managers in contract negotiation and final buy out of the project
- Maintains in-house cost databases
- Develops and maintains vendor and subcontractor relationships and databases
The Ideal Estimator will have
- Experience of Estimating on jobs between $100k$10 million
- Be local to Winter Haven or willing to relocate
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management or related field
- 5 years of experience in Commercial Construction
- Strong organization, presentation, written, and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated proficiency and success in managing the document control process in the areas of construction and general project administration
- Understanding of contract documents, drawings, specifications, product data, and contracts
- Ability to work independently, as well as a member of a project team, capable of managing multiple projects at various stages of planning, design, procurement and construction
- Experience with project management is a plus
- Software experience including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Construction Management & Estimating Software
The Benefits of the Estimator Role
- $90-120k salary
- Bonus
- Simple IRA
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sick pay
- Phone Allowance
- Auto Allowance
For more information on this opportunity please contact Chris Mitchell on 407-550-8968
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