Senior Project Estimator

Senior Project Estimator

BizFirst is assisting our client with recruiting a
Full -time, Direct Hire Senior Project Estimator position based out of our
client’s office in Pembroke, FL. Our client, with a strong project portfolio in
Florida, the Caribbean, and beyond, is renowned for their innovative approach
to construction challenges, emphasizing quality and efficiency. As a Project
Estimation and Coordination Specialist, your expertise will significantly
impact the planning, estimation, and execution phases of our client's projects.
Your role is critical in ensuring the delivery of competitive bids and the
successful coordination of project scopes, fostering strong client
relationships and project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Estimation and Bidding: Lead the development of
  precise project estimates, including material, labor, and subcontractor costs.
  Engage with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotes and ensure
  estimate accuracy.
  
• Creates timely and accurate estimates for
  prospective bids including obtaining inputs from vendors, subcontractors and
  field personnel as needed.
  
• Responsible for accuracy of bidding/estimation
  program including maintaining up to date material pricing & labor
  standards.
  
• Meet with prospective customers to gain insight
  into bid requirements, gathering of information regarding customer desires,
  scope, expected budget, potential snags and other bidders.
  
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for
  new bids, performing measurements, takeoffs, calculating material and labor
  costs, production rates, etc.
  
• Submit bids in line with submission requirement
  and schedules.
  
• Upon award, verify project scope and assemble
  official contract, drawings and specification documents.
  
• Coordinate with design engineers, customers and
  project manager, superintendent, or foreman to resolve contract, specification
  and job questions.
  
• Establish a detailed plan for each job in
  accordance with the estimate, contract requirements and prints to ensure a
  clear project budget, job work plan and schedule.
  
• Perform pre -job briefings and participate in
  reviews with the production manager to assist in job planning and scheduling as
  well as input regarding tentative personnel assignments.
  
• From time -to -time assist/prepare purchase orders
  for purchases and other required information for project.
  
• Participate in customer or site project
  meetings, as required for scope or change order related items.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in
  project estimation, coordination, and management within the construction,
  engineering, or related industry, with a strong emphasis on budgeting,
  scheduling, and client engagement.
  
• Proficiency in project estimation and bidding
  processes.
  
• Experience with vendor and subcontractor
  negotiations for competitive pricing.
  
• Knowledge of current material pricing and labor
  standards.
  
• Ability to interact with prospective customers
  to understand and document project requirements and budgets.
  
• Skilled in preparing detailed project cost
  estimates, including measurements and takeoffs.
  
• Competency in submitting compliant and timely
  bids.
  
• Experience in contract documentation and project
  scope verification post -award.
  
• Ability to coordinate effectively with design
  engineers, project managers, and site personnel.
  
• Strong project planning skills, including
  budgeting and scheduling.
  
• Experience in pre -job briefings and planning
  reviews.
  
• Willingness to assist with purchase orders and
  project documentation as needed.
  
• Capable of participating in project meetings,
  including discussions on scope changes or adjustments.
  

Job Type: Full -time Permanent Position

Work Authorization/Clearance

·         US Citizen: capable of obtaining necessary
clearances as required for specific projects.

Schedule

·         Monday to Friday, with flexibility as project
demands. Limited travel to client sites.

Work Location

·         On -site at Pembroke, FL office.