Senior Estimator - Straticon

Straticon Construction, a leader in constructing high-profile buildings across South Florida—including apartments, condominiums, senior living communities, five-star hotels, and exclusive yacht marina developments—is seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Estimator. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares weekly bid calendar and ensures timely completion of estimates.
• Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid.
• Executes take-offs of construction documents.
• Obtains pricing for materials.
• Obtains bids from subcontractors and reviews scope of work to analyze subcontractor’s quotes for best value.
• Manages the subcontractor solicitation process using CMiC bid invitations to subcontractors/vendors and ensure adequate bid coverage for each trade package with a minimum of 3 bids per scope when possible.
• Consults with clients, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effective cost reductions, and resolve issues related to the project.
• Makes an estimate where predetermined standard(s) are not available.
• Informs immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items.
• Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Attends on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits.
• Utilizes the appropriate company and industry historical data for pricing estimates.
• Responsible for entire bid process across all divisions of work for a multi-family construction project.
• Takes on a new project from start to finish in the bid/estimating process; then once the GMP is finalized, takes the lead on the buy-out process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in estimating with a general contractor.
• Very familiar with multi-family construction projects in Florida, including in-depth knowledge of Florida's building code requirements (i.e. CMU construction, stucco).
• Strong organizational, supervisory, decision making, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Must be computer literate and receptive to emerging technology and software programs.
• Proficient knowledge of pre-construction and its practices
• Ability to read, interpret and understand plans proficiently is a requirement.
• Ability to read specifications and understand the subject matter.