Senior Civil Estimator
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Flatiron Construction Corp
Orlando, FL, US
Summary
Prepare detailed project estimates by analyzing specifications, contract plans, and historical data to ensure cost-effective construction methods. Manage bid packages, evaluate subcontractor bids, and track awarded contracts including change orders and material procurement.
Job Description
Overview
Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills?
As an experienced Senior Estimator with Prince Contracting, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals. This role will be based in our Orlando office.
For the past 40 years Prince Contracting has been a civil construction leader across Florida. Specializing in highway, heavy civil construction & site development, we self-perform the majority of our work and are committed to delivering quality projects through both conventional and innovative methods. Resulting in the completion of hundreds of highways, roads, and bridge projects for satisfied clients.
Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Apply now and transform your career with us.
What you will be doing
- Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., into unit and man hour figures.
- Review project plans, requirements, proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Analyze all bid documents and assess project risks.
- Review accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing. Determine labor and equipment costs.
- Understand project logistics and project schedule.
- Prepare bid packages. Compare and evaluate competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Provide complete conceptual (or bid work) and final estimating input on complex projects.
- Assist with technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.
- Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
- Track awarded contracts as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, procuring materials, preparing subcontracts, etc.
- Perform additional assignments as directed.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
- 6+ years of experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
- Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Growing knowledge of alternative construction delivery methods.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
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What is Flatiron?
We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities.
We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency.
Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved.
Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work.
We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry.
We transform infrastructure.
Founded
1947
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Broomfield, CO
What is Flatiron?
We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities.
We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency.
Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved.
Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work.
We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry.
We transform infrastructure.
Founded
1947
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Broomfield, CO
