Construction Estimator

Kaser Mechanical LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaser Mechanical LLC is seeking a seasoned construction cost estimator with a minimum of 5 years of experience in federal government construction. This role requires a general contractor’s approach and knowledge of all trades, and a degree in construction, architectural, or engineering studies.

Responsibilities include leading pre-construction efforts, preparing bid packages, sourcing bids, and reviewing proposals. Strong collaboration and multi-project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction estimating.
• Degree or formal study in construction, architectural, or engineering field.
• Experience as estimator for general contractors with references.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction efforts: proposal development, budgeting, planning, estimating, value engineering, bidding, scheduling and cost controls.
• Prepare Bid Packages and source vendor/subcontractor bids; review bids for conformance.
• Attend owner pre-bid meetings and organize subcontractor pre-bid meetings.
• Evaluate subcontractor/vendor proposals and manage risk in incomplete scope.
• Perform quantity take-offs and surveys; create estimates across design stages.
• Negotiate costs with subcontractors and vendors; draft subcontracts.
• Manage pre-construction relationships with Owners and support smooth transitions to construction.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure project handoffs are seamless.
• Oversee departmental organization and management.

Skills

Estimating

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Collaboration

Education

Construction management degree

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Estimating software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Kaser Mechanical is seeking a career building construction cost estimator with a minimum of 5 years of experience in federal government construction . This position is not entry-level and requires a general contractor’s approach and knowledge of all specialty trades. An individual with several years of building construction cost estimating experience

Prior experience as an estimator for general contractors with references , along with a degree or formal study in a construction, architectural or engineering degree is a requirement.

Position Responsibilities & duties include:

• Lead per-construction efforts, including proposal development, budgeting, planning, estimating, construct ability reviews, value engineering, bidding, scheduling and cost controls for assigned construction projects


• Prepare Bid Packages


• Source vendors and subcontractor bids for assigned projects. Obtain multiple bids for each subcontractor. Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, and related items. Discusses and resolves any questions with subcontractor prior to bid acceptance


• Attend owner pre-bid meetings, preconstruction design meetings and organize and run subcontractor pre-bid meetings

• Evaluate subcontractor/vendor proposals for completion based on the expected scope of work and manage risk in uncomplete scope


• Perform quantity take-offs and surveys


• Requirement – Create conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document estimates, updating pricing and providing feedback on design concepts/value engineering according to project needs throughout the life of projects


• Cost negotiation with subcontractors and vendors


• Contract scope preparation and writing subcontracts


• Management of pre-construction relationships with Owners


• Work with construction operation personnel to create smooth transitions of projects from preconstruction to construction phases


• Departmental organization and management

Requirements
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• Prior construction estimating experience (requirement)


• Technical degree in construction management, engineering or architecture


• A passion for construction and the ability to think in terms of project costs


• Recommendation(s) to prove past client satisfaction


• Pragmatic understanding of buildings and site work, including new construction and renovation work


• Experience with estimating/take-off software


• Ability to demonstrate a highly collaborative, team-oriented approach to work


• Understanding of both competitive bid and design-build project delivery systems


• Ability to read and understand project plans and specifications at all levels of design


• Willingness to grow and change with the company and the marketplace


• Highly proficient with computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)


• Ability to adapt/learn new software programs rapidly


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment


• Must have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously


• Ability to establish priorities


• Analyze problems; make sound decisions in a timely manner based on project objectives, risk implications, and corporate goals/strategy.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Background in general construction


• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction estimating.


• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD or other programs a plus.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.


• Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.

Company Description

Kaser Mechanical, LLC is a family owned and operated business which focuses on commercial and industrial projects, specializing in Plumbing, HVAC and General Construction

Kaser Mechanical was established in 2007. We have a team of dedicated and licensed professionals with over 25 years of experience in the plumbing and pipe fitting field ready to meet your needs. Our mission is to provide dependable, high-quality service to our customers, on time while maintaining a safe environment at all times. We pride ourselves on providing trained professionals to fulfill this mission

Company Description

Kaser Mechanical, LLC is a family owned and operated business which focuses on commercial and industrial projects, specializing in Plumbing, HVAC and General Construction

Kaser Mechanical was established in 2007. We have a team of dedicated and licensed professionals with over 25 years of experience in the plumbing and pipe fitting field ready to meet your needs. Our mission is to provide depen