Construction Estimator

ETC Companies; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ETC Companies, LLC is seeking an Estimator with experience in large-scale multifamily construction to lead estimating and budget development for rehabs and renovations. You will prepare unit quantity estimates, solicit vendors, review plans, negotiate pricing, and manage monthly draw requests while building a cost database and assisting the Senior Project Manager with bid packages.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's in construction management, architecture or engineering, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Highly organized with strict attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• Computer proficiency; Timberline a plus.
• Good judgement with timely, sound decisions.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to process requests quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent customer service; fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic; self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and develop project budgets for large multifamily rehabs/renovations.
• Solicit vendors and subcontractors for proposals (RFPs).
• Review plans to clarify scope and compare pricing.
• Negotiate subcontractor agreements and change orders.
• Prepare monthly construction draw requests.
• Develop and maintain historical cost databases.
• Create contractor bid packages with Senior PM.
• Assist in pricing, quantity takeoffs, and value engineering.
• Conduct unit cost analysis and cost database development.

Skills

Estimating

Budget development

Vendor solicitation (RFPs)

Plan review

Subcontractor negotiation

Draw requests

Cost database development

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/architecture/engineering

Tools

Timberline

Job description

General Contractor specializing in Multifamily rehabs/renovations looking for an Estimator with experience working on large-scale Multifamily Construction projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for all estimating and budget development to include:
  • Unit quantity estimates and pricing of the work for entire project
  • Soliciting vendors (RFP’s) and subcontractors for proposals for the construction work
  • Reviewing plans to develop and clarify scope of work
  • Reviewing and comparing the scope of work and pricing for the vendor proposals
  • Negotiating subcontractor agreements
  • Reviewing & negotiating change order requests
  • Preparing monthly construction draw requests
  • Developing historical cost database
• Additional responsibilities to include:
  • Complete material and labor unit quantity takeoffs using corporate guidelines
  • Analyze quantity takeoffs and unit costs for all trades including site work and vertical construction.
  • Understand unit costing and quantity estimating of construction materials.
  • Assist in the feasibility, value engineering, bidding, and contracting process.
  • Assist the Senior Project Manager in creating contractor bid packages for the projects.
  • Assist in the negotiations of pricing and quantities with multiple contractors to obtain the best pricing for the highest quality materials and services.
  • Conduct unit costs analysis.
  • Develop a unit cost database.

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in construction management, architecture or engineering preferred, but not required
• Highly organized with strict attention to detail
• Ability to multitask efficiently
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Computer proficiency, experience with Timberline a plus
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Ability to process requests quickly and efficiently
• Ability to provide excellent customer serviceAbility to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and self-starter
• Deadline driven

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