Construction Estimator

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a construction estimator based in New Jersey to join a team focused on concrete repair projects and moderate complexity work. You will analyze drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and develop accurate estimates for bids.

The role requires collaboration with owners and clients and may involve travel up to 20%. Ideal candidates have a 3–5 year track record in construction estimating, proficiency with Excel, Project, and BlueBeam, and a strong ability to read blueprints and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 3–5 years of construction estimating experience, ideally in concrete repair projects.
• Estimate projects of moderate complexity up to $1–5 Million with a team.
• Experience estimating up to 5 projects directly.
• Evaluate, quantify, and capture specification requirements.
• Experience with construction contracts terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Estimating complex self-performed construction projects.
• Preparing estimates by analyzing drawings and performing quantity take-offs.
• Developing RFI’s and leveraging potential solutions.
• Sourcing material price lists and determining labor productions and costs.
• Reviewing historical data and compiling summary reports.
• Leading descope meetings with building owners and clients.

Skills

Construction estimating

Team collaboration

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

BlueBeam

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

BlueBeam

OST

Job description

Responsibilities

• Estimating complex self‑performed construction projects
• Preparing estimates by analyzing drawings and performing quantity take‑offs
• Developing RFI’s and leveraging potential solutions
• Sourcing material price lists and determining labor productions and costs
• Reviewing historical data and compiling summary reports
• Attending and leading descope meetings with building owners and clients
• Understanding the project management and how estimates drive that process
• Data entry, updating, and tracking opportunity updates and subcontract information

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• 3–5 years of construction estimating experience, ideally in concrete repair projects
• Ability to work with a team to estimate projects of moderate complexity up to $1–5 Million
• Prior experience to estimate up to 5 projects directly
• Ability to evaluate, quantify and capture specification requirements
• Prior experience working with terms & conditions in construction contracts
• Strong understanding of the greater New York City construction market (DOB regulations)
• Familiarity with New York State and New Jersey market preferred
• Previous experience maintaining client relationships while performing light business development
• Demonstrated construction math and computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, OST, and BlueBeam
• Ability to read blue prints
• Ability to travel 10–20 %
• Experience attending walkthroughs, identifying priority information, risks and opportunities