PreConstruction Estimator - Jacksonville, FL

Job Title: PreConstruction Services, Estimating Description Summit Contracting Group, Inc. leads the multifamily construction industry as a National General Contractor with a focus on the Southeast United States. Our success is the direct result of a passion for building quality communities, strong industry partnerships, substantial buying power, and experienced leadership of the best multifamily construction professionals. The corporate office is in Jacksonville, Florida and there is an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia. We employ over 400 people and are growing!  You will build your future at Summit because we promote from within, provide mentorship, safety training and career stability. A comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health insurance, life insurance and an employer sponsored & funded wealth building retirement savings plan. Summit Contracting Group, Inc. is currently looking for a PreConstruction Estimator . The PreConstruction Estimator balances cost, scheduling, and quality for high-profile multifamily projects. The expertise of Pre-Construction Services is critical to project success for Summit Contracting Group. These professionals work closely with clients, architects, subcontractors, and project management teams, from stages of early design through contract execution, to produce competitive estimates and set the project up for success. They build relationships with clients and subcontractors, evaluate bid documents, manage big requests, vigorously analyze subcontractor proposals and apply value engineering practices. Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Functions include the following. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This position will be responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring all data is gathered to successfully bid and win construction projects. Responsible to send requests for proposals, track and aggressively follow up with subcontractors to ensure bids are received, reviewed thoroughly and analyzed in a timely manner. Local trade contractor market knowledge a plus. Estimator and Preconstruction Manager will work closely with Project Management and development teams. Estimator Responsibilities will include: Overseeing building permit application, tracking and issuance of permits. Estimators must have the ability to communicate and develop relationships with both our clients and our subcontractors. Prior field experience is required, it gives you the knowledge and understanding needed to efficiently read a set of plans and accurately prepare each bid proposal. Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction. Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors Collects, tracks and reviews subcontractor bid packages Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors Ensures proper coverage from subcontractors Performs material take-offs…