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Construction Estimator 

Description

Vaughn Bay Construction is looking for an estimator to help with new construction of Garden and Mid-Rise apartment communities. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenges associated with working a project from conception to completion.

Roles and Responsibilities

- Understand contractual terms and conditions.

- Evaluate and analyze drawings and specifications ensuring all pertinent information to properly produce a budget, proposal, and/or finalize a contract are within the Contract Documents.

- Assemble accurate and well organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner for both rehab and new construction projects.

- Has a thorough understanding of the scope for each specific trade assigned

- Develops RFI's and clarifications to ensure adequate construction and subcontractor coverage while maintaining constant contact and inclusion with/for the construction team.

- Understands how to manage subs for the size/scope of project

- Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring proper sub selection for each project

- Minimize exclusions and allowances

- Include value-engineering ideas for both Civil and Architectural portions of the project.

- Provide clear detailed quantity take offs.

- Organize sub-contractors quotations, ability to negotiate to insure quotes meet Contract Documents.

- Complete Budgeting and Scheduling for projects and track. Monitor progress, requisition change orders and identify any potential risks.

- Establish new and maintain existing relationships with sub-contractors.

- Insure site personnel are provided with all proper documentation related to their project.

- Work with and inform potential concerns to field personnel.

- Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor costing.

- Formulate cost break down from estimates and for project progress.

- Ensure all sub-contract proposals meet or exceed Contract Documents, Specifications, and/or AHJ codes/ordinances

- Prepare Bi-Monthly reports of existing and future project estimate's status

- Take ownership of each estimate

- Demonstrate adherence to and performance in keeping with company goals and policy

 
Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Previous experience estimating projects into the $ 5-15 million range.

- Experience in the ICI building sectors of the construction industry.

- Proficient in Word, Excel, Project.

- Graduate from recognized engineering, architectural or construction management program is an asset.

- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the construction field in similar or related position.

- Extensive knowledge of industry practices, procedures, and market trends.

- Dedicated, well organized, able to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.

- Detailed oriented with the ability to focus on quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.

- Maintain professionalism when faced with aggressive deadlines.

- Excellent leadership, personable, communication, and written skills.

- Ability to interact, develop, and maintain a positive professional relationship with all levels of personnel.

- Meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Location Vaughn Bay Construction Corporate Office - Tampa  
EOE Statement We are committed to creating a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

 

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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