Commercial Estimator Construction

Summary: 

The ideal candidate will have significant estimating and quantity take-off experience for site work, paving, concrete, and underground utilities related to institutional, commercial, and industrial construction projects.  Prior experience with civil construction subcontractors, significant individual-performance, and AGTEK estimating software proficiency is strongly preferred.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and Analyze detailed bid specifications, schematics, and drawings


• Prepare accurate estimates/packages for projects  


• Assist Operations with scheduling, job layout, and change order preparation 


• Track progress of multiple bids and bid results


• Oversee and manage change orders during project progression


• Oversee and manage project closeouts at completion


• Deliver accurate and timely estimates/bid proposals to clients


• Maintain positive relations with clients, subcontractors, and vendors


• Communicate effectively with other departments and team members 


• Some local travel to review bids and inspect current conditions at job sites

Requirements:

• Five to seven years' experience in construction within an individual-performance environment


• Some college-level construction management study preferred


• Proficient knowledge of earthwork, underground utilities, concrete, and asphalt


• Experience with estimating and design software (B2W, AGTEK, AutoCad, PlanSwift)


• General knowledge of construction equipment applications


• Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors


• Must possess strong verbal, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills


• Work with peers in a team environment


• Demonstrated knowledge of geotechnical skills


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and strong computer skills


• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus


• Valid Driver's License

All work is local. Our Office is Fragrance-Free.

We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, and a full benefits package. Bonness Inc. is a Drug-Free and Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Bonness Inc. is a family owned and operated contractor serving our community since 1981. Our mission is to fully serve Southwest Florida’s paving and sitework needs with honesty and integrity by providing a quality product, outstanding customer service, value and initiative.