Pmre: Construction Estimator

This is a Full Time Job

PMRe: Construction Estimator

Penske Media Real Estate is looking for a construction professional that has a minimum of three years’ experience in construction estimating. This role with be based out of the Miami/Ft Lauderdale area for developing and constructing a private island called Torch Cay located in Exuma, Bahamas. This role will be estimating construction projects and helping to establish budgets and also purchasing materials for the development and construction for the operations of the island.

Job Responsibilities
• Minimal travel to the Bahamas will be required to work with the onsite team as well as meeting with contractors and suppliers.
• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Prepares and presents estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Develop profitable purchasing strategies.
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance with terms of contracts.
• Interviews and evaluates vendors and suppliers to learn about products, services and pricing.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company.
• Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors.
• Works with team to ensure products are a head of needs.

Estimator Qualifications and Skills:
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative on projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Bluebeam.
• Understanding construction documents with the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple subcontractors and vendors effectively.
• Valid Passport and Driver’s License and Automobile required.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum three years’ experience as an estimator

Typical wage range: $75k - $85k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.