Fronza & Francis

Project Engineer / Estimator

Tampa, FL
Full Time
Hensel Phelps
Experienced
Job title: Project Engineer / Estimator
Location: Tampa, FL
Job Type: Office / Field
Employment Type: Full-Time
Base Salary: TBD
Company Description: Fronza & Francis is a high-performance multi-state certified, women owned firm that provides excellent customer-oriented services to industry clients. Our services consist of project management, construction management, project controls, Contract Administration and DEI Management support services to both private and public sector companies. We have an integrated and scalable range of services which help our clients achieve their goals on projects of varying scope, budget, schedule, and complexity.
Job Description: As an Estimator / Field Engineer you will be initially supporting the estimating team during the preconstruction phase of the project.
Estimator Key Responsibilities:
  • Read and understand plans and specifications.
  • Prepare a thorough take-off of quantities for scopes of work from both 2d and 3d project plans and models.
  • Review trade partner pricing and prepare a comprehensive evaluation of trade partner proposals, scope risks and opportunities on a proposal summary.
  • Understand trade partner/supplier relationships to support the success of the project.
  • Clearly communicate with trade partners and present risks and scope.
  • Demonstrate the ability to be organized and detail oriented.
  • Provide document control keep the current set of design documents up to date with all
current information.
  • Provide communications for preconstruction activities with subcontractors related to pricing and bidding procedures.
  • Assist in preparation of Bid Package documentation
  • Coordinate bidder solicitations.
  • Assist and coordinate with design team all design and constructability issues.
  • Participate in trend estimating process.

Once the preconstruction phase ends, this role will transition to a Project Engineer.
Project Engineer Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for all on-site project administration and for management of the office engineers and jobsite administrator.
  • Assist the project manager and superintendents as follows:
    • Accumulate all necessary data and prepare the monthly owner pay applications.
    • Discover and resolve interface conflicts between the company and trade partners, as well as among trade partners.
    • Assist the company's field supervisors on interpretation of drawings, specifications, RFIs and questions for and from the architect/engineer.
    • Develop/manage the cost control and labor recap in conjunction with the project manager and project superintendent.
    • Process and estimate all potential change orders and requests for information.
    • Assist in development and management of the project schedule.
    • Assist with engineering details and special design.
    • Track and report on the progress of the project.
    • Assist with production analysis studies.
    • Manage the timely acquisition of materials and equipment and field-initiated purchasing.
    • Run weekly owner/architect/contractor meetings and maintain meeting minutes.
    • Assist in monthly margin analysis.
    • Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc.
    • Facilitate the quality control plan and participate in preparatory meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, etc.
    • Assist in interpretation of the BIM and VDC specifications.
Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:
  • B.S in Civil, Architectural or Construction Management.
  • 3-6 years of relevant construction management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in estimating on large commercial construction projects.
  • Possess good communications skills and be detail oriented.
  • Able to survey building specialties, carpentry, millwork, and some finishes.
  • Minor pricing studies (Building Specialties, Rough Carpentry).
Skills & Competencies:
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Prolog
  • AutoCAD
  • Primavera
  • Experience in computer skills and software programs such as On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble.
How to Apply: Submit your resume via job board.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Fronza & Francis is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

 
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