Estimator
About Us
Cymbal DLT Companies is a Bespoke, Innovative, & Design-Driven Development Firm. Our design build process allows our team to maximize efficiencies in the development process form end to end. Our culture is highly collaborative, our mindset is best-in-class, and our ethos is continuous improvement. We are seeking highly motived individuals to join our fast-paced creative problem-solving environment and become part of a growing team.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing complete quantity take-off analysis, estimate, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope.
- Performing a constructability analysis through the identification of descending constructability issues.
- Performing value engineering by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient.
- Serving as liaison with subcontractors and design team (architects, engineers, consultants).
- Preparing detailed estimates of the entire scope of assigned trades, building systems, and/or overall project cost.
- Preparing and assembling bids and proposals for different contract types (lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus, etc.)
- Analyzing all contract documents (plans, specifications, etc.) to determine any required scope that is not indicated.
- Analyzing existing site conditions or construction sequences, logistics, and phasing requirements to determine any required scope that is not indicated.
- Creating Requests for Information (RFIs) and reacting to responses.
- Attending Scope Reconciliation Meetings with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
- Preparing scope/leveling sheets for assigned trades.
- Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work.
- Determining if the scope is covered and managing the risk of scope gaps.
- Meeting with subcontractors to finalize scope.
- Working with operations staff and fellow Estimators to ensure that general conditions and general requirements items are properly addressed in the estimate.
- May work with the preconstruction team in the development of the project or the pursuit of new opportunities.
- Supervising Assistant Estimators and/or Interns as assigned, including completion of performance evaluations.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of two years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Knowledge of building construction methods and materials and their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances, systems, and trade practices.
- Ability to read and have a basic understanding of general contracts, subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Basic understanding of accounting, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Basic Qualifications:
Required Education:
Skills:
- Revu Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Creative Suite
- BIM 360
- Collaborative
- Self-motivated
- Organized
- Attention to accuracy
- Detail-oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Additional Information:
Our office is currently located in Miami and most of our projects are currently in Miami and Broward.
We will be moving our offices to Broward as well, so you must be able to spend most of your time in Broward. We expect to be centered in Broward with projects in Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County.
Salary commensurate with experience and proven results.