Construction Estimator - COMMERCIAL /RETAIL

Hays; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Estimator to join their dynamic team. This role involves compiling detailed estimates for a variety of commercial projects while collaborating with a dedicated estimating team. The successful candidate will leverage their experience and relationships with subcontractors to ensure accurate bids and project success. With a supportive management structure and excellent growth opportunities, this position offers the chance to work on significant projects and develop professionally. If you're ready to take on more responsibility in a vibrant environment, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

100% employer contributions to healthcare

12 paid holidays

PTO

401K matching

Bonuses

Supportive management structure

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in delivering estimates for commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of project bid documents and plans.

Responsibilities

• Compile construction estimates for various commercial projects.
• Review project bid documents and confirm all requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and budgets prior to bid deadlines.

Skills

Construction Estimating

Project Management

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Architecture

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Your new company

This New York-based General Contracting and Construction Management firm has been established for the past 30 years, specializing within retail, hospitality, healthcare, ground-up and commercial interiors' construction nationally across a variety of markets. They are seen as the premier builder of commercial construction projects throughout the United States and Canada, having earned the business and respect of some of the nation's largest retailers and developers, including Dior, Prada, Versace, Crunch Fitness, Soul Cycle and Spotify to name a few.

Your new role

They are looking for a Construction Estimator to join their growing team in Nassau County! You will support the current estimating team of 3 whilst working independently in compiling construction estimates for a variety of commercial construction projects at any one time. Your responsibilities would include the following on a day-to-day basis:

1. Thoroughly reviews project bid documents and plans to get a full understanding of project scope.
2. Updates weekly meeting minutes notifying of new plans, bid due dates, and any updates.
3. Confirms all bid package requirements and ensures nothing is missed.
4. Review landlord requirements, including required or preferred subcontractors.
5. Reviews subcontractor bid list with assistant estimator to confirm the proper subs are bidding.
6. Confirms that subcontractor bid invites are sent out with bid deadline in mind.
7. Provides a trade breakdown to know what trades need to be called for pricing.
8. Performs all trade take-offs and unit costs in order to qualify/ quantify subs prices for bid compilation.
9. Generates RFIs during the bid process to engage and communicate with client and architect.
10. Review plans with subs to establish VE options that get shared and submitted with final bid.
11. Prepares cost estimates and accurate budget prior to bid deadline/ due date.
12. Complete project scope sheets for each trade to qualify subcontractors.
13. Request labor rates and some unit cost with each sub bid.
14. Upon award of a project, sit with the Project Manager to review scopes, buyouts, budgets to get the project started off correctly.
15. Coordinates a visit to the site to ensure the project schedule is compliant.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role as a Construction Estimator, you should have at least 5 years’ experience in the industry delivering conceptual and/or hard dollar estimates for a range of commercial projects. You will be able to build on existing subcontractor relationships and, ideally, have an engineering, architecture or construction management degree.

What you'll get in return

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 100% employer contributions to healthcare cover, 12 paid holidays in addition to PTO, 401K matching and bonuses, the company has a supportive management structure and can offer excellent scope for growth and development. If you are looking to take on greater responsibility, be part a part of major projects and work for a vibrant business with excellent career scope, then we would like to hear from you.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click “apply now” to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Callum Hewitt on the details provided. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your next move.