Are you a Senior Estimator with a deep, specialized expertise in structural concrete packages? We're looking for an experienced leader to drive our high-volume bidding efforts, manage large-dollar proposals, and mentor junior estimators. This role is critical to our pre-construction success, requiring both technical precision in concrete estimating and proven ability to negotiate and close deals. You will manage the entire bid lifecycle-from detailed quantity survey and vendor negotiation to the final handover to our operations team.
location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
job type: Permanent
salary: $140,000 - 160,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Lead all estimating efforts exclusively for structural concrete trade packages, including foundations, slabs, vertical forms, reinforcement, formwork systems, and specialized concrete pours
- Proactively manage a robust pipeline of bids, responding to ITBs from multiple major General Contractors.
- Develop detailed labor, material, and equipment budgets
- Scrutinize drawings and specifications to identify all scope items, exclusions, and potential risks specific to complex concrete packages
- Contact and negotiate pricing with key suppliers, including concrete suppliers, rebar fabricators, and specialized equipment vendors
- Oversee and complete detailed Quantity Survey Take-offs
- 10+ years of estimating experience, with a Commercial Concrete Subcontractor or a self-performing General Contractor
- Specialization: 8+ years of intense, specialized experience estimating structural concrete components for vertical construction (high-rises, parking decks, large commercial pads) is mandatory
- Proven ability to manage and successfully close concrete bids over $10 Million in value
- Advanced proficiency in industry-standard takeoff software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, etc.)
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field and 8 years of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
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qualifications:
- Experience level: Manager
- Minimum 10 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
