Senior Estimator
Winter Garden, FL 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description
SENIOR ESTIMATOR
FULL-TIME
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

R. C. Stevens Construction Company is the Southeast's construction industry leader in industrial process
with specialization in food/beverage, manufacturing, and growing healthcare markets including assisted
living facilities. Incorporating our core values of quality, innovation, and integrity in all we do, we provide
design/build services, general contracting, and construction management to our clients and partners.
R. C. Stevens is a Cianbro Company. Cianbro is one of the highest-ranked contractors in the United States
and is one of the largest open-shop, 100% employee-owned construction companies.

We are seeking a talented, experienced commercial general construction Senior Estimator able to
enthusiastically engage clients, who thrive on attention to detail, and accuracy, and are responsible for
preparing bids, planning, organizing, scheduling work, and determining cost-effectiveness. The ideal
candidate will be a goal and task-oriented, flexible, sociable, team player called upon daily to cultivate
existing and new client relationships who flourishes in detailed takeoff work, quickly and accurately. As
directed, respond to advertisements for projects to be bid or negotiated based on company marketing
objectives. This incumbent will work alongside Project Managers to provide a smooth transition on award
projects and subcontract negotiation. The successful candidate will be able to earn the respect of project
teams helping them to work cohesively to achieve the high standards R. C. Stevens is known for.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:
* Bachelor's degree required in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management,
other construction-based educational program for commercial construction projects or relevant
discipline preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years prior experience in an Estimating position bidding projects ranging in value
between $500k up to $10 million with varying complexity within the commercial construction
industry, preferably a General Contractor within the State of Florida. Strong knowledge of
Divisions 2 through 16, and quantity takeoff experience in Divisions 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10.
* Conceptual estimating is preferable. Must be able to visualize what will be required to construct
a complete project using only schematic or conceptual drawings and relying upon one's experience
to "fill in the gaps".
* Advanced proficiency using industry-specific construction estimating bid takeoff software such as
Bluebeam Revu (specifically design, markup, quantity, and cost estimate bid takeoff tools).
Advanced proficiency (5+ years) using Procore Project Management, Sage 300 CRE, Sage Paperless
Construction document storage software, DocuSign, and MS Office 365 (expert-level Excel
preferred) with efficiency and accuracy expected. Preferably experience using BIM workflows
including 2D & 3D proposal presentation as well as 4D animations. Knowledge of Asana project
management software is preferred, but not required. Adaptable to new computer software and
technology.
* Outgoing personality comfortable talking frequently with a diversity of people characteristics and
conducting presentation meetings such as with clients and architects, explaining scope and
estimates during initial schematic and design development phases of a project.
* High level of judgement, integrity, flexibility, and credibility is critical for this position.
* DFWP / Background Checks Required.
* A valid state driver's license and driving history that meets company standards is required.
* Must be able to travel (may include commercial flights) for training, bid meetings, or visits to
construction jobsite to observe work, take measurements, or perform other routine tasks.

REQUIRED POSITION FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
* Aptitude for mathematics to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret information including
unspecified info, then make a concise and accurate judgment based on knowledge and experience
to establish project timelines and budgets.
* Estimate and lead a team of Estimators responsible for preparing competitive bids using the
familiarity with lump-sum, time & material, solicitation of subcontractor bids, distribution of plans
to qualified bidders, follow up, and review of bids. Depending on the project's level of complexity
may work independently or in a team environment.
* Track, forecast, analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare
time, costs, and labor estimates for new and renovation of commercial construction projects or
construction management services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies,
techniques, principals, or processes.
* Upon completion of quantity surveys, the Estimator prepares a total project cost summary
including the costs of labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, taxes, insurance, markup, and
any other costs that may affect the project to prepare bid proposals ultimately for clients
including key stakeholders. Applies and appropriates overhead and profit factors to arrive at the
total bid price.
* Demonstrate extraordinary client and subcontractor relationship management throughout
multiple, simultaneous short- and long-term projects while coordinating with others to execute
work procedures.
* Prepares project budgets and assigns cost codes to subcontract and purchase orders.
* Consults and negotiates agreements with subcontractors and suppliers, prepares subcontractor
and purchase order commitments.
* Select and maintain heavy contact and involvement with vendors and subcontractors throughout
the bidding process, providing answers to scope questions.
* Strong communication and organizational skills to constantly communicate with professionalism
clearly and concisely, internally and externally, with clients, our departments, and outside
companies (suppliers, subcontractors, and other business partners) to work together to achieve
project objectives from multiple sources.

Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based
on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran
status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic
information, or other legally protected status.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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