Related Group

Chief Estimator

Related Group  •  Coconut Grove, FL (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

The Related Group, has enhanced skylines with iconic developments characterized by innovative design, enduring quality, and including living. From luxury high-rise condominiums to more affordable developments, the Related Group’s distinctive brand of culture, design, and lifestyle-infused properties continues to revitalize urban neighborhoods. To date, Related has built and managed more than 100,000 condominium and apartment residences that are meticulously designed with finishes and amenities that transform buildings into vibrant residential environments. Related offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a work environment that encourages everyone to be their authentic selves

The Related Group and Related Urban Construction are actively seeking a Chief Estimator with 5+ years of experience

Duties:

  • Lead, manage, and mentor across multiple projects and phases of development.
  • Oversee operations including budgeting, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Establish and implement standardized estimating procedures, metrics, and tools to ensure consistency and efficiency.
  • Create and manage weekly bid schedules, delegating assignments and overseeing quality control.
  • Represent the estimating department in executive-level meetings and collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.
  • Prepare and review accurate, detailed cost estimates for all phases of multifamily and mixed-use development, including materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor work, and indirect costs.
  • Collaborate with project management, design, and development teams to analyze project plans and specifications.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement value engineering solutions to optimize project cost without sacrificing quality or design intent.
  • Lead procurement strategy by preparing comprehensive bid packages and ensuring all necessary documentation is accurate and complete.
  • Assist in the development of pre-construction budgets and work closely with finance and development teams to ensure alignment with pro forma and funding requirements.
  • Maintain and leverage historical cost databases and benchmarking tools to support cost forecasting and future planning.
  • Clearly present cost analysis, recommendations, and assumptions to internal stakeholders including senior executives, developers, and project teams.
  • Participate in project meetings and decision-making forums, providing expert insight on cost-related considerations.


Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field plus five (5) years of experience in construction estimating. Specifically, five (5) years of experience must include:

  • Construction materials, methods, and project execution strategies, especially in multifamily housing;
  • Bluebeam;
  • ProEst;
  • RSMeans; and
  • Work with local building codes, zoning regulations, and permit processes.

Benefits as a Related Employee:

  • Base Salary and Performance bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision, legal services, flexible spending account.
  • Employer Match Commuter Benefits.
  • The benefits package includes 100 percent employer-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Employer Matching 401k.
  • Upward Mobility
  • Employee Engagement and Wellness programs.
  • Company-paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Time.
  • Opportunities for Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement.

The Related Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

Related Group

About Related Group

For more than 35 years, Related Group has been improving city skylines with developments characterized by innovative design, enduring quality, and environments that celebrate culture and active lifestyles. Related’s distinctive residential projects range from luxury high-rise condominiums to public and affordable housing developments. Since its inception in 1979, Related Group has built and managed more than 80,000 condominium and apartment residences which are meticulously designed with finishes and amenities that transform buildings into vibrant residential environments.

Answering the demands and desires of a new generation, Related has helped to define South Florida’s urban evolution through its dynamic living communities. Many of Related’s properties are distinguished by groundbreaking partnerships with world-renowned architects, designers, and artists who help to create residential developments recognized as urban landmarks. Philippe Starck, David Rockwell, Karim Rashid, Rem Koolhaas, Piero Lissoni, Cesar Pelli, Carlos Ott, Yabu Pushelberg, and Arquitectonica are among the many famous collaborators and inspirations behind Related properties.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Year Founded
1979
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