Self-Perform Estimator
Auld & White Constructors
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Description
Are you a Commercial Construction professional with a passion for Self-Perform work and Estimating? Auld & White Constructors is seeking a Self-Perform Estimator to support the development of accurate, competitive estimates for our in-house work on impactful projects shaping the future of Northeast Florida. If you’re ready to grow your career in Estimating and play a key role in delivering quality work from the ground up, this role is for you!
Why Join Auld & White Constructors?
- We've got deep local roots - proudly serving Northeast Florida for nearly 40 years.
- Great earning potential and competitive benefits.
- Little to no travel outside of the Northeast Florida area.
- On-going training and opportunities for career advancement.
- A close-knit, knowledgeable and supportive team of experts.
- We’re consistently ranked one of Jacksonville's "Best Places to Work".
Position Summary
As a Self-Perform Estimator with Auld & White, you’ll work in our office to support the estimating and bidding process specifically for our self-perform scopes, including concrete, carpentry, demolition, and drywall. Reporting to the Director of Estimating, you’ll be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, analyzing project documents, and collaborating with field teams to develop accurate budgets and competitive proposals from concept through final bid.
Position Description
- Analyze self-perform scopes such as concrete, carpentry, demolition, and drywall to develop detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
- Review bid documents, identify key bid items, and share relevant information with vendors and subcontractors.
- Conduct site visits to evaluate special conditions and prepare necessary estimates for utilities, site access, and other requirements.
- Compile data for accurate cost estimates, including material and labor costs.
- Prepare detailed scope breakdowns and budgets for self-perform work to support buyout and project planning.
- Identify risks and opportunities within the self-perform portions of the work and provide recommendations to the preconstruction team.
- Evaluate historical cost data from past self-perform projects to inform current estimates and improve accuracy.
- Participate in project hand-off meetings with project managers and site supervisors.
Position Requirements
- 10+ years relevant construction experience
- 3+ years of self-perform estimating experience
- Ability to work at our headquarters location in Jacksonville, FL - this is not a remote position
- Working knowledge of construction methods, systems, and installations
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
- Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.
Auld & White Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Auld & White does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
About this role
Auld & White Constructors is looking for a Self-Perform Estimator to join their Jacksonville headquarters and support the bidding and budgeting process for in-house construction work—primarily concrete, carpentry, demolition, and drywall. You'll analyze project documents, conduct quantity takeoffs, perform site visits, and compile detailed cost estimates that feed into competitive proposals and project planning. This role sits at the intersection of preconstruction strategy and field execution, requiring you to evaluate risks, leverage historical data, and collaborate with both the estimating team and project management to ensure accurate budgets from bid through handoff.
The position calls for at least 10 years of construction experience with a minimum of 3 years specifically in self-perform estimating. You'll need solid working knowledge of construction methods and systems, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage detail-oriented work with precision. This is a full-time, office-based role reporting to the Director of Estimating—not remote, despite what the initial listing suggests.
Auld & White has been operating in Northeast Florida for nearly 40 years and emphasizes competitive benefits, ongoing training, and career growth within a stable, locally focused team. Travel is minimal, and the company is recognized as one of Jacksonville's best places to work.
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