Fence Estimator

Job Location: Miami, FL

Summary: Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects, or services by performing the following duties.

Key duties/responsibilities:

• Coordinate with department personnel to assist them in establishing the project scope.
• Quantify materials required to accomplish each project.
• Assist in the establishment of job priority based on general guidelines.
• Scan and copy drawings and specifications.
• Prepare bid files.
• Provide subcontractors and manufacturers with drawings and specs prior to bid.
• Follow up with subcontractors and manufacturers to ensure receipt of quotes prior to bid..
• Review estimators bid figures.
• Arrange for a company representative to attend pre-bid meetings, if necessary.
• Obtain information for estimator, such as liquidated damages, start/completion dates and bidders list.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials and methods.
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specification.
• Provide project information to project administrative assistant.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years previous construction and fence administrative experience.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Adobe and other applications. Timberline Software, InSite, and/ or AutoCAD knowledge a plus.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is essentia

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person