Estimator - Cost jobs in Florida

Description

Street Legal has a need for multiple onsite Cost Estimators to support the Resident Office at Tyndall AFB near Panama City, Florida. This position will include preparation of detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for the assigned project. The selected candidate will need to have a strong understanding of contractual terms and conditions. Develop and prepare conceptual estimates using design documents and information using onscreen take-offs and estimating.

Job Description

Responsible for activities related to estimating all elements of project cost including labor (manual and non-manual), materials and permanent equipment, supplies, consumables and expenses, construction equipment rental and operating costs, contingency, escalation, program risk, etc. cost breakdown estimating and negotiating, and technical writing. 

Requirements

 Preferred Requirements

• BS in civil or Construction Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 5 years in Heavy Civil  Construction Estimating
• Previous USAC Experience
• Strong math and analytical  skills
• Knowledge of estimating  software
• Ability to prepare detailed  budgets
• Ability to prepare detailed  materials lists and costs
• Ability to read, interpret and  navigate plans and specification
• Knowledgeable of the Company  estimating systems and processes.
• Understands estimating  terminology and measures and recognizes estimating processes/project actions that may impact the project.  
• Understands construction means,  methods, and sequences-multiple disciplines.
• Develops Work Breakdown  Structures.
• Capable of managing the preparation of an estimate.
• Evaluates suitability of scope and execution plan for basis of estimate. 
• Initiates the preparation of an Estimate Plan (approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, schedule),      Basis of Estimate and qualifications.
• Prepares bid tabulations  responding to the customer/Request for Proposal requirements.
• Collects, analyzes and archives  project data.  Develops historical documentation.
• Develops current project  estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data.
• Knowledge of Primavera Project   and Microsoft Project schedules and be proficient in Microsoft Word,      Excel, and Project.