COMMERCIAL ESTIMATOR - CONSTRUCTION

COMMERCIAL ESTIMATOR

Job Description

Summary:  Bonness Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator to join our preconstruction team. The successful candidate will have significant estimating and quantity take-off experience for site work, paving, concrete, and underground utilities related to institutional, commercial, and industrial construction projects.  Prior experience with civil construction subcontractors, significant individual-performance, and AGTEK estimating software proficiency is strongly preferred.

Essential Responsibilities:

Understand and Analyze detailed bid specifications, schematics, and drawings

Prepare accurate estimates/packages for projects  

Assist Operations with scheduling, job layout, and change order preparation 

Track progress of multiple bids and bid results

Oversee and manage change orders during project progression

Oversee and manage project closeouts at completion

Deliver accurate and timely estimates/bid proposals to clients

Maintain positive relations with clients, subcontractors, and vendors

Communicate effectively with other departments and team members 

Some local travel to review bids and inspect current conditions at job sites

Requirements:

Five to seven years' experience in construction within an individual-performance environment

Some college-level construction management study preferred

Proficient knowledge of earthwork, underground utilities, concrete, and asphalt

Experience with estimating and design software (B2W, AGTEK, AutoCad, PlanSwift)

General knowledge of construction equipment applications

Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors

Must possess strong verbal, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Work with peers in a team environment

Demonstrated knowledge of geotechnical skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel and strong computer skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus

Valid Driver's License

 Bonness Inc. offers a Full Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

     ·    Competitive compensation, DOE

     ·    Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

     ·    401(k) with company match

     ·    Paid Vacation

     ·    Paid Holidays

      ·   Family and team culture

Please attach your Résumé. 

Bonness Inc. is a family-owned company with over 30 years' experience in the local marketplace of Southwest Florida.  Our employees are a team of highly motivated individuals who are committed to building nothing but the best. Through honesty and integrity, and a strong commitment to customer service, Bonness Inc. has earned a reputation for being the preferred civil contractor in the region.  
Located in Naples, FL, we specialize in site work, underground utilities, paving, striping and seal coating, and concrete projects. Projects include renovations, alterations, and new construction. 

Bonness Inc. offer equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, this policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.