Construction Estimator

ABOUT US

Chris-Tel Construction is a Florida based firm providing Construction Management, Design-Build, and General Contracting services to private and public clients since 1989. Chris-Tel has a diverse portfolio of award-winning work and has successfully completed thousands of projects including K-12 work, higher education, medical facilities, multi-family housing, roadway and infrastructure improvements, industrial facilities, and athletic and recreational facilities to name a few.

OVERVIEW

The Estimator is responsible for estimating the cost of materials and labor after researching and gathering all relevant details about the project. Project range from continuing contracts to $150M+. The ideal candidate has excellent numerical skills with an analytical mindset, a good communicator, excellent organizational skills and must be able to work independently. This position will estimate for a large portfolio of work to include, but not limited to, commercial, K-12 schools under new-construction, remodel, continuing contract project efforts, healthcare, and multifamily projects. Significant experience in these markets is required.

DUTIES

Core duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Support all aspects of subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes, Build long term Subcontractor Relationships.
• Process Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualification (RFQ), and internal pricing requests and facilitate broadcast announcements of bidding opportunities.
• Competently draft, proof, audit, and deliver both private and public proposals.
• Work with Project Executives, Marketing, and Accounting staff coordinating contributions into proposals.
• Scope sub-tier bids for completeness and compliance.
• Ensure company compliance with bidding regulations and goals of each project.
• Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute presentations and proposals to existing or new clients.
• Develop and Prepare Work Scope by Trade Packages for Bidding Purposes.
• Work on multiple company bids simultaneously and deliver in accordance with deadline objectives.
• Operate and maintain proficiency in all internal estimating systems, technologies, and software.
• Minimizes exposure and risk by complying with quality assurance controls.
• Promptly report changes (discoveries) in scope and revenue to Executive Leadership.
• Identify and execute strategic opportunities with a proposal to optimize the company's position in securing the work.
• Complete a fully comprehensive takeoff of the plans and understand all Specifications, while compiling information for the SAGE Estimating report System.
• Prepare a Comprehensive Leveling sheet in all Divisions relating to the Projects.
• Review design plans and scopes for constructability and value engineering options.
• Build and manage long-term relationships and partnerships with clients, architectural and engineering principals, as well as with sub-tier respondents such as subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Work with key personnel to develop strategies and business development leads.
• Assist Project Executives and Managers with the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist the Project Management team with written scopes of work to be included in subcontracts.
• Create and implement contract documentation with subcontractors and clients.
• Any and all other duties as reasonably assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in estimating commercial construction projects is required.
• Knowledge with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal handling is required.
• Understanding of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices is required.
• Proven experience with pre-construction phase activities on a CM contract, including client and designer meetings is required.
• Should hold an OSHA 30 or 10 Certification Card.
• Experience with Plan Swift is preferred, not required.
• Experience with Kahua software is preferred, not required.
• Experience with Sage software is preferred, not required.
• Experience with iSqFt is preferred, not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Project) is required.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu, or similar plan viewing applications is required.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Highly organized with good time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Conflict management skills with a proven record of developing solutions to complex manners.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative attitude with the ability to work well with all Company employees, customers, vendors, suppliers, and the general public.
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet the Company core values.
• Build trust, communicate effectively, foster innovation, focus on the customer and solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.

TRAVEL

This position does not require daily travel, however, occasional local travel to the various jobsites may be required.

WORK CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly sitting for long periods of time. Compliant with the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Employees have a duty of care for the health and safety of their co-workers, customers, and the general public. Careless reckless action will not be tolerated.

BENEFITS

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Health Insurance (100% paid for employee only coverage)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Aflac Ancillary Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Training

Chris-Tel Construction is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Chris-Tel Construction is a Drug Free Workplace.