This position entails the preparation of takeoffs and cost estimates of all competitive and negotiated bids for company projects. We prepare competitive bids for construction proposals valued between $500,000 and $25,000,000. The candidate is expected to participate in the preparation of one bid per week.

We use "MC2 ICE 2000" estimating software, "On Screen Take Off" take-off software and "Invitation to Bid" bid management and faxing software. The candidate is expected to prepare all estimates in ICE 2000 and to perform all take-offs on electronic drawings in On Screen Take Off and MUST have experience in the use of these software packages.

The candidate will report to the Bid Manager and be supported by various administrative employees from Sales and Marketing and the General Office Administration departments.

The candidate must be highly skilled in the use of the Windows operating system and in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. The candidate will receive additional training in the use of "On Screen Take Off" and "ICE 2000," but is expected to be fully proficient in these software packages within three months.

The candidate MUST have EXPERT ability of reading and understanding construction drawings and specifications.

Additionally, the position demands experience in contract administration, project management and scheduling.

The applicant must be able to speak, read and write in English and be proficient in business writing.

Duties also include:
• Attend Owner pre-bid meetings as required
• Confer with engineers and architects as required
• Assist in maintaining products, vendors and subcontractors database
• Prepare request for bid packages

Our offices are located in Miami, Florida, with job site locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. This is a full time position requiring 45-50 hours per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekend work to be scheduled only as needed.