Construction Estimator, Florida Codes Experience

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🕒 August 24

🐊 Florida – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

💵 $1.5k - $2.5k / month

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Agent

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1 - 10 employees

🤝 B2B

🎯 Recruiter

B2B • Recruitment

Agent is a staffing and recruiting company that focuses on helping businesses hire top-tier, specialty, and senior talent from around the globe. With expertise in recruitment, outsourcing, remote outsourcing, and virtual staffing, Agent provides solutions tailored to meet the diverse hiring needs of its clients.

📋 Description

• Conduct detailed quantity takeoffs from construction plans, drawings, and specifications • Review project documents to understand scope, materials, labor requirements, and specifications • Prepare detailed and competitive bids and cost estimates • Source and validate current supplier pricing • Convert takeoff quantities into accurate dollar estimates • Prepare and manage RFQ submissions • Follow up with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing • Coordinate with subcontractors regarding scope, pricing, and project requirements • Review supplier and subcontractor quotes for completeness and accuracy • Handle estimate revisions and pricing updates • Support general preconstruction activities • Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation • Use construction management and estimating software daily • Apply Florida building codes, permitting requirements, and construction practices when developing estimates • Support successful and timely bid submissions • Identify pricing gaps, scope discrepancies, and potential cost risks before bid submission • Work independently and make sound estimating decisions with minimal supervision

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience preferred • Proven experience working on Florida-based construction projects • Strong understanding of Florida building codes and local construction requirements • Familiarity with Florida permit processes and code-compliant construction • Proven ability to perform detailed takeoffs and convert them into accurate cost estimates • Strong understanding of real-world supplier pricing and construction cost structures • Experience obtaining pricing directly from suppliers and subcontractors • Strong understanding of construction materials, labor, and project costs • Fluent English, both written and verbal • Ability to work independently in a remote environment • Hands-on experience with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Procore, ProConnect, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), and JobTread preferred • Experience with Florida-based general contractors or construction companies preferred • Experience estimating projects with significant permitting and code requirements preferred • Established relationships or experience working with Florida suppliers and subcontractors preferred • Experience handling the complete estimating process from takeoff through bid submission preferred • Ability to work 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time • Must be available to start mid to late September 2026

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work • Flexible independent-contractor arrangement • Freedom and flexibility to manage work on your terms • No employer-provided equipment, taxes, or benefits; independent contractor is responsible for these