Construction Estimator

iHire; Little Ferry (NJ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Construction Estimator to accurately determine project costs through detailed line-item budgets. The role involves preparing budgets, managing bids, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in commercial construction estimation and strong proficiency in relevant software tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in budgeting and estimating for commercial construction projects.
• Ability to deliver to deadlines and proficiency in reading commercial construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual budgets and estimating from pre-construction documents.
• Perform detailed take-offs of all trades and manage the entire bid process.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors.

Skills

Budgeting

Estimating

Multi-tasking

Value Engineering

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

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We are seeking a Construction Estimator. Estimator is responsible for accurately determining the costs associated with a construction project by executing a detailed line-item budget for each trade.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual budgets and estimating from pre-construction, concept design, schematic design and design development documents
• Perform detailed take-offs of all trades. Initiate and manage entire bid process (construction management and general contractor) inclusive of preparation of detailed bid package
• Ensure accurate and proper submissions & proposals by all subcontractors
• Build and maintain vendor relationships
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors
• Work collaboratively with field team to communicate deliverables and procurement schedules
• Level subcontractor bid proposals for accuracy
• Prepare scope of work documentation by division
• Attend and lead subcontractor calls and meetings as needed
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in budgeting and estimating for commercial construction projects.
• ability to compile complete estimates and hard bid packages with trade breakdowns
• Prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to deliver to deadlines proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• Ability to value engineer a project
• Knowledge of subcontractor base in NJ College degree preferred proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of MS Project, Word, and Outlook ,MS project scheduling , purchasing trade packages
• On-Screen Takeoff preferred
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 3 - 5 years

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Design, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Construction, and Architecture and Planning

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