Luxury Residential Estimator

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionBrodson Luxury Homes is a boutique construction company with over 30 years of experience in general contracting and construction management in the high-end residential arena.As Estimator at Brodson, you will join a dynamic team environment collaborating on exceptional residential projects in Miami. Our residential projects are large in scale and of the highest quality in the industry.Brodson Construction is looking for an Estimator with a minimum of 3 years' experience in ground up residential construction. We're searching for an individual with a great attitude and robust skillset to join our team of like-minded professionals. This person will be responsible for preparing cost estimates for projects based on construction plans, job specifications, and industry knowledge.Construction Estimators analyze plans and specifications to generate detailed scopes of work for translating into estimates. As an Estimator, you will work closely with the Director of Operations and Project Executive to produce timely, accurate proposals.Salary is commensurate with job experience.Essential Duties:Analyze drawings and specifications, material use and selections, the scope of work, and perform quantity take-offs.Create job-specific subcontractor and vendor lists, distribute plans and scopes sheets to obtain competitive pricing, communicate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain complete bids within required timeframes.Combine all material, production, shipping, and other associated costs to calculate a final proposed bid price for the customer.Communicate thoroughly with customers regarding RFI's and clarifications.Upon bid acceptance, attend required handoff meetings to ensure efficient and complete transfer of information.Review offers and quotes by vendors according to requirements to determine the most beneficial alternative.Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned.Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirementsPrepare work to be estimated by gather proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documentsResolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing informationPresent prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive informationPrepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trendsPerform conceptual, schematic, and design development budgetsReview plans for consistency and accuracyManage all levels of take-offs while applying unit pricesCollaborate with others on the preconstruction team to successfully bid jobsDevelop into a leader within the estimating teamClient/Architect InteractionThis position requires typing, answering phones, sitting for extended periods of time, lifting items up to 10 lbs.Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Adobe, Planswift, and Building ConnectedOther duties as assignedEmployee Benefits: Sick daysPaid time off401K plan with company matchGroup medical, dental, and vision insuranceGAP hospital insurance, short-term disability, and other elective benefits12 paid company holidaysPaid maternity/paternity/adoption leave of absencePaid childbirth leaveNO RECRUITERS No phone calls or drop ins, please.Brodson Construction is a Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of hire.RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Related Field is Preferable3+ Years of Estimating ExperienceResidential/GC experience is desired, especially with high-end restaurant, retail, and residential officesProven experience bidding on projects $2M+English fluency (reading, writing, and verbal communication)Collaboration SkillsCustomer/Client FocusDecision MakingLeadershipCommunication ProficiencyEthical ConductProblem SolvingThoroughnessTime Management