LHH is searching for a Construction Estimator for a client in Longwood, FL. This position is responsible for preparing cost estimates for commercial and municipal building projects based on the use of construction plans and industry knowledge. This candidate will insure project performance through the effect prioritization of safety and environment needs, schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, material, subcontractors, equipment maintenance, and quality

Salary: $75,000-$85,000

Location: Onsite Mon-Friday 8-5pm

Job Description:

• Develop accurate forecast of the cost, size, and duration of future projects.
• Collect and analyze data on all the factors that can affect costs, such as materials, labor, location, duration of the project, and special machinery requirements.
• Participate in pre-bidding decision making efforts; review preliminary drawings and specifications, perform site visit, gather information related to site access; surface topography and drainage, and the availability of electricity, water, and other services. Fully document information obtained.
• Prepare estimate of the materials, labor, subcontractors and equipment required to perform the statement of work (SOW).
• Prepare documentation using standard estimating forms, filling in dimensions, numbers of units, and other information.
• Analyze bids made by subcontractors. Identify equipment needs, sequence of operations, labor specialties, crew size, and physical constraints at the site. Allowances for wasted materials, inclement weather, shipping delays, and other factors that may increase costs must be incorporated in the estimate.
• Develop a cost summary for the entire project, which includes the costs of labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, overhead, taxes, insurance, markup, and any additional costs that may affect the project.

Requirements:

• 3 years' estimating experience.
• Multi-trade experience.
• Must be highly proficient at reading and understanding blueprints, statements of work and specifications related to each specific job.
• Ability to use complex estimating software.