Estimator

Alston Construction; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tickets at Work

Life insurance/AD&D

Job summary

Alston Construction is seeking an Estimator to deliver thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates to win profitable projects. The role covers design through construction and permit documents, with emphasis on reviewing drawings, managing bid and preconstruction meetings, and analyzing cost data from historical projects.

Responsibilities include preparing bid packages, developing scopes for subs, performing takeoffs, evaluating subcontractor proposals, and assisting with change orders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field with estimating experience.
• Experience assisting in estimating for conceptual and hard bid construction projects.
• Design-build experience and value engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough, accurate cost estimates through all design phases.
• Review drawings and manage bid/preconstruction meetings.
• Analyze cost data from historical projects and reports for future estimates.
• Provide cost data to clients and project team.
• Prepare bid packages and coordinate bid solicitations and RFPs.
• Develop scopes of work for subs before/during bids.
• Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize cost risks.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for cost and scope.
• Identify and qualify subcontractors to expand bid coverage.
• Prepare preliminary project schedules during preconstruction and assist with the schedule.
• Assist with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Maintain detailed records of estimate assumptions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost estimation

Bid preparation

Takeoffs

Subcontractor analysis

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Job description

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Title:

Estimator

Job Summary:

The overall goal of the Estimator is to provide a thorough, accurate, and competitive proposal that will result in the award of a profitable project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design, from concept to construction and permit documents.
• Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc.
• Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates.
• Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team.
• Prepare bid packages and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFP’s.
• Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation.
• Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize the Company’s cost risks.
• Analyze proposals from subcontractors for cost, scope and completeness to determine award of work.
• Identify and qualify new subcontractors to ensure an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractors are available and to expand bid solicitation coverage.
• Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.
• Assist with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Maintain detailed records of working documents as a back-up for estimates figures, including assumptions made for conceptual designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and appropriate experience successfully assisting in estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Design-build experience on relevant project types preferred.
• Experience in value-engineering preferred.

Salary Range:

$80,000 – $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.