Job Description
Job Description
Rothrock Construction is hiring a Construction Estimator! Construction estimating is the process of calculating all of the required costs for a construction project. Estimating project costs requires detailed knowledge of construction materials, specifications, techniques, codes, and pricing trends.
Please send us your resume if you can do the following things:
- Utilize Bluebeam software to prepare quantity takeoffs
- Prepare estimates for new project bidding
- Prepare proposals for new project bidding and submit to customers
- Follow up with customers after bid submittal
- Understand construction schedules.
- Prepare change orders for ongoing projects
- Develop and maintain client relationships through phone calls and periodic job site visits
- Attend pre-construction meetings
- Attend networking and business development events
- Proficiently utilize the Microsoft Office suite, with strong Excel knowledge.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe to submit weekly reports to clients.
- Be well-organized and detail-oriented
- Possess good written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities:
- highly knowledgeable in local, state and federal building and construction codes; local guidelines and permitting.
- obtaining quotes from multiple suppliers and contractors to find the most suitable one
- collaborating with project managers, contractors, engineers, and suppliers to prepare accurate estimates
- outlining the required work to estimate labor costs
- conducting risk assessments and accounting for cost deviations
- drafting proposals that outline the project's required materials, costs, and timeline
- finding ways to lower project costs to adhere to a set budget
- schedule and participate in pre-bid meetings.
- ability to take thorough notes and measurements for accurate bidding.
- qualifying bids from subcontractors.
- review and approve payments to subcontractors through the in-office accounting department.
Scope & Trade Knowledge
- Review and understand bid documents and specifications
- Develop RFIs and clarifications for assigned scopes
- Analyze and level subcontractor bids
- Identify and select the right subcontractors for each project
- Minimize exclusions and ensure full scope coverage
Qualifications:
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical documents.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an estimator, preferably with previous experience in the field or as a project manager.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and listening abilities.
- Detail-oriented and a high level of accuracy.
- Proficient in Bluebeam, Excel, Microsoft, Adobe, and Word.
Salary:
- Salary is negotiable on experience.
Company DescriptionRothrock Construction is a design-and-build firm based in Jupiter, FL. We specialize in building elegant and unique oceanfront, Intracoastal, deepwater, country club, and equestrian estate homes. Our focus is on custom finishes for both residential and commercial projects.
Company Description
Rothrock Construction is a design-and-build firm based in Jupiter, FL. We specialize in building elegant and unique oceanfront, Intracoastal, deepwater, country club, and equestrian estate homes. Our focus is on custom finishes for both residential and commercial projects.