Assistant Estimator Project Manager

CM & Associates Construction Management; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CM & Associates Construction Management in Newark seeks an Assistant Estimator Project Manager for diverse construction projects from conception through completion in New York City and surrounding boroughs.

The role supports the Project Manager by preparing bid packages, performing takeoffs, creating comprehensive cost estimates, visiting sites, and analyzing subcontractor proposals to help drive award decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred, but not required.
• 1-3 years of full-time experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields.
• Familiarity with construction practices, costs, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform take offs, create and issue bid packages, and maintain the bid list.
• Create comprehensive cost estimates for a wide variety of construction projects.
• Visit potential sites for suitability and associated cost.
• Verify vendor and subcontractor estimates fall within the defined scope.
• Assist the Project Manager by compiling all the information required to make award recommendations.
• Work with the estimating and project team to buy-out the Construction Trades.
• Review and comment on scopes and bid proposals.
• Prepare and manage Letters of Recommendation and Letters of Intent.
• Work with the PM to compose and issue meeting minutes for sub, OAC, field meetings.
• Obtain and analyze proposals from subcontractors for potential changes and change orders

Skills

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Project

Blue Beam

Procore

Job description

CMA is seeking Assistant Estimator Project Manager for various construction projects from conception through completion in New York City and the surrounding boroughs. Compensation will be commensurable with the applicant’s experience.

Responsibilities:

• Perform take offs, create and issue bid packages, and maintain the bid list
• Create comprehensive cost estimates for a wide variety of construction projects
• Visit potential sites for suitability and associated cost
• Verify vendor and subcontractor estimates fall within the defined scope
• Assist the Project Manager by compiling all the information required to make award recommendations.
• Work with the estimating and project team to buy-out the Construction Trades.
• Review and comment on scopes and bid proposals
• Prepare and manage Letters of Recommendation and Letters of Intent
• Work with the PM to compose and issue meeting minutes for sub, OAC, field meetings.
• Obtain and analyze proposals from subcontractors for potential changes and change orders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred, but not required
• 1-3 years of full-time experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields
• Must be proficient in typical construction project software including MS Office, Project, Blue Beam and Procore
• Familiarity with construction practices, costs, and procedures.

Must possess unquestionable personal integrity and a superior reputation.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year