Construction Estimator - Building Envelope

STRUCTURAL; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Caring work environment

Job summary

A leading contractor company in New Jersey seeks a Construction Estimator responsible for estimating complex self-performed construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 1-3 years of experience in construction estimating, particularly in concrete repair. Responsibilities include preparing detailed estimates, defining scope of work, and maintaining client relationships. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical insurance and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of construction estimating experience, ideally in a related industry.
• Ability to evaluate, quantify and capture specification requirements.
• Demonstrated construction math skills and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates for complex self-performed construction projects.
• Defining scope of work and preparing comprehensive estimates.
• Maintaining involvement in uncovering sales opportunities.

Skills

Construction Estimator

Microsoft Excel

Construction estimating software

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Construction estimating software

Job description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Estimator to be based in our New York Building Envelope divisional office which is located in Hawthorne, NJ. As an Estimator for STRUCTURAL, you will be responsible for estimating complex self-performed construction projects that make our nation’s structures stronger and last longer. Projects typically consist of concrete repair, masonry restoration, waterproofing, structural strengthening, facade restoration on high rises, rope‑access, etc.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man‑hour, equipment costs and applying to complete scope of work.
• Defining and quantifying scope of work and preparing comprehensive conceptual, budgetary, and construction cost estimates for projects.
• Reviewing / researching historical data and compiling summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Maintaining involvement in uncovering sales opportunities with prospective and existing customers.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management may be given preference.
• 1-3 years of construction estimating experience, ideally in a related industry involving concrete repair projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team to estimate projects of moderate complexity up to $10 Million.
• Prior experience to estimate up to 5 projects directly and up to 5 estimates indirectly as a mentor.
• Ability to evaluate, quantify and capture specification requirements within the estimate.
• Prior experience working with terms & conditions in construction contracts.
• A strong understanding of the greater NJ/NY construction market, including current market prices and clients (i.e.: engineers, architects, property managers and owners).
• Previous experience maintaining client relationships while performing light business development.
• Demonstrated construction math and computer skills including Microsoft Excel and / or construction estimating software. Must also be able to demonstrate ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to travel 10‑20%.

Our ideal Estimating candidate is an innovative but decisive individual who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team‑based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

STRUCTURAL is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Salary range: $85,000 to 100,000 (commensurate with experience)

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.