Senior Estimator

3 months ago

Winter Garden, United States R. C. Stevens Construction Company Full time

R.C. Stevens Construction Company is the Southeast’s construction industry leader in industrial process with a specialization in food/beverage, manufacturing, and growing healthcare markets including assisted living facilities. Incorporating our core values of quality, innovation, and integrity in all we do, we provide design/build services, general contracting, and construction management to our clients and partners. R. C. Stevens is a Cianbro Company. Cianbro is one of the highest-ranked contractors in the United States and is one of the largest open-shop, 100% employee-owned construction companies.


We are seeking a talented, experienced commercial general construction Senior Estimator that is able to enthusiastically engage clients, who thrives on attention to detail, and accuracy, and responsible for preparing bids, planning, organizing, and scheduling work, and determining cost effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be goal and task-oriented, flexible, sociable, team player called upon daily to cultivate existing and new client relationships who flourishes in detailed takeoff work, quickly and accurately. As directed, respond to advertisements for projects to be bid or negotiated based on company marketing objectives. This incumbent will work alongside Project Managers to provide a smooth transition on award projects and subcontract negotiation. The successful candidate will be able to earn the respect of project teams helping them to work cohesively to achieve the high standards R. C. Stevens is known for.


To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree required in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other construction-based educational program for commercial construction projects or relevant disciplines preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years prior experience in an Estimating position bidding projects ranging in value between $500k up to $10 million with varying complexity within the commercial construction industry, preferably a General Contractor within the state of Florida. Strong knowledge of Divisions 2 through 16, and quantity takeoff experience in Divisions 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10.
  • Conceptual Estimating is preferable. Must be able to visualize what will be required to construct a complete project using only schematic or conceptual drawings and relying upon one’s experience to “fill in the gaps”.
  • Advanced proficiency using industry-specific construction estimating bid takeoff software such as Bluebeam Revu (specifically design, markup, quantity, and cost estimate bid takeoff tools). Advanced proficiency (5+ years) using Procore Project Management, Sage 300 CRE, Sage Paperless Construction document storage software, DocuSign, and MS Office 365 (expert-level Excel preferred) with efficiency and accuracy expected. Preferably experience using BIM workflows including 2D & 3D proposal presentation as well as 4D animations. Knowledge of Asana project management software is preferred, but not required. Adaptable to new computer software and technology.
  • Outgoing personality comfortable talking frequently with a diversity of people characteristics and conducting presentation meetings such as with clients and architects, explaining scope and estimates during the initial schematic and design development phases of a project.
  • A high level of judgment, integrity, flexibility, and credibility is critical for this position.
  • DFWP/ Background Checks Required.
  • A valid state driver license and driving history that meets company standards is required.
  • Must be able to travel (may include commercial flights) for training, bid meetings, or visits to construction job sites to observe work, take measurements, or perform other routine tasks.


Required Position Functions and Duties:

  • Aptitude for mathematics to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret information including unspecified info, then make concise and accurate judgments based on knowledge and experience to establish project timelines and budgets.
  • Depending on the project level of complexity may work independently or in a team environment.
  • Track, forecast, and analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, costs, and labor estimates for new and renovation of commercial construction projects or construction management services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principals, or processes.
  • Upon completion of quantity surveys, the Estimator prepares a total project cost summary including the costs of labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, taxes, insurance, markup, and any other costs that may affect the project to prepare bid proposals ultimately for the client including key stakeholders. Applies and appropriates overhead and profit factors to arrive at the total bid price.
  • Demonstrate extraordinary client and subcontractor relationship management throughout multiple, simultaneous short- and long-term projects while coordinating with others to execute work procedures.
  • Prepares project budgets and assigns cost codes to subcontract and purchase orders.
  • Consults and negotiates agreements with subcontractors and suppliers, prepares subcontractor and purchase order commitments.
  • Select and maintain heavy contact and involvement with vendors and subcontractors throughout the bidding process, providing answers to scope questions.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills to constantly communicate with professionalism in a clear and concise manner, internally and externally, with clients, our departments, as well as outside companies (suppliers, subcontractors, and other business partners) to work together to achieve project objectives from multiple sources.


Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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