COMMERCIAL ESTIMATOR CONSTRUCTION

Summary: 

The ideal 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

All work is local. Our Office is Fragrance-Free.

We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, and a full benefits package. Bonness Inc. is a Drug-Free and Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Bonness Inc. is a family owned and operated contractor serving our community since 1981. Our mission is to fully serve Southwest Florida’s paving and sitework needs with honesty and integrity by providing a quality product, outstanding customer service, value and initiative.