Construction Cost Estimator

MKA International, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

MKA International, Inc. is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator in Princeton, NJ. The role involves performing detailed take-offs and estimating for medium to large projects across various facilities. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience with estimating software, and excellent communication skills.

The position offers a salary range of $70k – $110k and a comprehensive benefits program including 401K match and ESOP participation. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in public and private projects.
• Proven skills in preparing accurate construction cost estimates.
• Experience in property loss estimating desired.

Responsibilities

• Document as‑built conditions and extent of damage to structures.
• Produce accurate repair/ replacement estimates from repair scopes.
• Research historical data for cost estimates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Xactimate

Microsoft Excel

On-site construction experience

Education

5-10 years of experience in estimating

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)

Membership with ASPE and AACE International

Tools

Xactimate

RS Means

On‑screen takeoff software

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly‑motivated Construction Cost Estimator to our team of multi‑disciplinary consultants. The individual will have knowledge in performing detailed take‑offs of property conditions, estimating for medium to large projects utilizing Xactimate and other estimating software for residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in document review and analyses of schedules, contracts, change orders, daily construction reports, authoring technical reports.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Field work to document as‑built conditions and extent of damage to structures as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
• Produce accurate repair/ replacement estimates from repair scopes using conceptual and schematic drawings, field notes and photographs.
• Research of historical data and pricing in the development of repair and replacement cost estimates.
• Assess potential exposure/construction risk and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
• Develop general and special conditions costs.
• Analyses of third‑party estimates and proposals.
• Perform research to support opinions.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues to develop estimates and prepare reports.
• Retention and development of client relationships.
• Willing to travel nationwide, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience (variety of public and private projects)
• Proven analytical and interpretive skills in preparing comprehensive and accurate construction cost estimates (detailed and conceptual).
• Membership with ASPE and AACE International desired along with Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification preferred.
• On site construction experience is desirable.
• Experience in property loss estimating is desirable.
• Extensive experience with Xactimate, RS Means, Microsoft Excel and Word, on‑screen takeoff software and other construction estimating software.
• Excellent math and computational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Compensation: $70k – $110k. MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer and have a good driving record.