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Construction Estimator National Shell Contractors

LLC - 3.0

Deerfield Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Estimating material requirements from blueprints Construction risk assessment Construction material procurement Microsoft Outlook Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Managing projects as a construction estimator PlanSwift Spreadsheets Word embeddings Construction risk management Construction plans Estimating construction project budgets Procurement cost analysis Schedule creation Construction subcontract management Cost estimate preparation Material cost estimating

Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Benefits:

GAP Insurance Short/Long Term Disability Life Insurance Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance

Salary:

$70-90

Location:

Deerfield Beach Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Construction Estimator with strong shell construction experience to prepare accurate, detailed, and competitive estimates for construction projects. The Estimator will analyze plans, specifications, quantities, labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor pricing, schedules, and project risks to develop reliable project budgets. This position requires someone who can read plans, perform detailed takeoffs, understand how projects are built, identify scope gaps, develop pricing, and confidently present estimates to management.

Reports To:

Chief Estimator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating & Takeoffs Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates. Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for shell construction. Accurately estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs. Maintain accurate cost coding and quantity reporting for self-performed work. Develop detailed estimates using ProContractor and PlanSwift. Develop appropriate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for estimating and cost tracking. Prepare estimate comparisons and bridging documents showing changes from previous estimates. Plan & Scope Review Review architectural, structural, civil, and other construction documents. Identify drawing deficiencies, discrepancies, omissions, and scope gaps. Develop pricing for incomplete or missing information. Prepare clear scope clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, and qualifications. Understand how the project shown on the drawings will actually be constructed in the field. Identify constructability issues and potential cost impacts. Subcontractors & Vendors Solicit and obtain subcontractor and vendor pricing. Review, analyze, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals. Develop reasonable budget pricing when competitive quotes are unavailable. Maintain current knowledge of material costs, labor rates, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions. Scheduling & Risk Management Develop preliminary project schedules. Identify critical project phases, resources, manpower, and material requirements. Proactively identify cost and schedule risks. Develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Identify Value Engineering opportunities and provide recommendations. Management & Communication Present completed estimates to senior management and clients. Clearly communicate estimating assumptions, exclusions, risks, and recommendations. Work closely with the Chief Estimator, Project Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors. Coordinate with operations to validate production assumptions and construction methods. Maintain organized and complete estimating files and supporting documentation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Experience 5+ years of construction estimating experience, preferably in shell construction. Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent construction estimating experience. Proven experience estimating large-scale construction projects. Experience with subcontractor and vendor procurement. Experience with detailed quantity takeoffs and cost development.

Technical Skills Required:

PlanSwift Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Construction Knowledge Strong understanding of: Shell construction Construction methods and sequencing Labor and material production Construction documents Architectural and structural plans Engineering and procurement terminology Subcontractor scopes Construction scheduling Cost estimating principles Value Engineering Risk identification and mitigation