Construction Estimator - Orlando, FL

Company Overview
For more than 40 years, The Douglas Company has been controlling risk for our clients and partners while creating environments that enhance people’s lives. We are committed to the highest level of value to our clients and our associates. We specialize in Senior Living and Multi-Family design and construction. With offices in the Midwest and Southeast, The Douglas Company builds projects throughout the eastern half of the United States. In order to build great projects, we hire great people. Our Associates take great pride in knowing that the projects we build help people live grow and heal. With rewarding projects, competitive wages, and a great workplace atmosphere, The Douglas Company is the place for you to succeed.

Position Overview
Our Estimators are responsible for developing preconstruction estimates for a variety of projects. They work closely with our Clients and internal business development staff to complete conceptual and detailed estimates. It is the responsibility of our Estimators to provide accurate estimates, create value for our Clients, and provide realistic estimates while maintaining the quality and detail that our Clients desire. The Douglas Company is a leader in senior living and multifamily construction.

Our Core Values

• Great client relationships with high customer loyalty
• Integrity and professionalism in all we do
• Keeping our commitments through proactive attention to detail and execution
• Growth of our Associates and Business through learning, teamwork, and leadership

We are currently seeking a Construction Estimator who desires an exciting and challenging environment working for a General Contractor. Immediate openings are available in our downtown Orlando, Florida office. Qualified applicants must be able to work at this location.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Create and develop quantity take-offs
• Seek competitive pricing from subcontractors and materials providers
• Determine pricing for both internal and rough estimates based on subcontractor input
• Assemble bids and create rough and firm estimates based on project deliverables
• Conduct and prepare job site assessments
• Obtain required permitting and documentation
• Presentation of estimates to clients
• Turn over job to construction operations team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Construction Management/Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering Technology)
• 1 to 5 years of experience estimating in the construction management industry
• Understanding of construction materials and processes
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Roctek software preferred

Additional Information
Competitive salary, benefits, and financial incentives are offered. Work will include up to 20% travel.

The Douglas Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status height weigh or marital status.  For more information follow us on:

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