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Just Construction Recruitment

Construction Estimator

Just Construction Recruitment, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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Your Trusted US Construction Recruitment Specialist A prominent and highly respected commercial construction firm in Jacksonville is seeking a

Estimator

to join its preconstruction team. This company is distinguished by its ability to execute critical phases of construction with its own skilled crews, a practice that enables a higher degree of control over project quality, schedule, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Analysis and Estimation : Analyzing blueprints, specifications, and other documents to accurately estimate the cost of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services. This includes performing quantity takeoffs to determine the precise amount of materials needed for a project.

Bid Preparation : Compiling all cost data into a detailed and competitive bid proposal to present to clients. The goal is to provide a price that's low enough to win the project, but high enough to ensure the company's profit.

Vendor and Subcontractor Coordination : Soliciting and vetting bids from subcontractors and suppliers, and negotiating prices to get the best value. Building and maintaining these relationships is key.

Risk Assessment : Identifying potential risks that could affect the project budget, such as material price fluctuations, labor shortages, or design flaws, and incorporating a contingency plan into the estimate.

Collaboration : Working closely with project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure the estimate is accurate and reflects the project's scope, timeline, and goals.

Key Responsibilities

A construction estimator's duties are comprehensive and require a blend of technical expertise and business acumen. Their main responsibilities include:

Cost Analysis and Estimation : Analyzing blueprints, specifications, and other documents to accurately estimate the cost of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services. This includes performing quantity takeoffs to determine the precise amount of materials needed for a project.

Bid Preparation : Compiling all cost data into a detailed and competitive bid proposal to present to clients. The goal is to provide a price that's low enough to win the project, but high enough to ensure the company's profit.

Vendor and Subcontractor Coordination : Soliciting and vetting bids from subcontractors and suppliers, and negotiating prices to get the best value. Building and maintaining these relationships is key.

Risk Assessment : Identifying potential risks that could affect the project budget, such as material price fluctuations, labor shortages, or design flaws, and incorporating a contingency plan into the estimate.

Collaboration : Working closely with project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure the estimate is accurate and reflects the project's scope, timeline, and goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education : A bachelor's degree in

construction management , civil engineering, or a related field would be preferred.

2+ Years experience in a similar role

Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, PlanSwift) and Microsoft Excel is essential.

You will also need strong mathematical skills and the ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.

Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Job function Sales and Project Management

Industries Construction and Building Construction

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