Estimator

Cobalt Search; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Search is seeking an experienced Estimator to take ownership of mechanical projects from initial bid through to completion. You will produce competitive estimates that drive profitable delivery.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specifications, managing schedules, procurement, RFIs, submittals and change orders while maintaining cost control and gross margin. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in commercial mechanical construction, strong estimating expertise for large-scale

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience estimating and managing commercial mechanical construction projects.
• Strong estimating expertise with large-scale mechanical estimates and a track record of competitive bids.
• Experience with CIS and confidently interpreting drawings, specifications and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed estimates, including takeoffs, labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and bid documents to identify risks, exclusions and value engineering opportunities.
• Managing projects from award through completion, including schedules, procurement, RFIs, submittals and change orders.
• Maintaining control of project budgets, forecasts, gross margin and profitability.
• Building strong relationships with clients, engineers, architects, field teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Estimating experience

Mechanical construction

Budget management

Drawings & specs interpretation

Tools

CIS

Job description

Join a growing general contractor with specialist mechanical expertise, with more opportunities to bid, ambitious plans for growth, and the freedom to put your own stamp on how estimating is done.

Our client is entering an exciting period of growth, with increased access to public sector projects and a growing pipeline of opportunities. Operating in a specialist market where estimating accuracy directly impacts profitability, the business values expertise, accountability and people who take genuine pride in getting the numbers right.

We’re seeking an experienced Estimatorto take ownership of mechanical projects from initial bid through to completion. As Estimator, you’ll produce competitive estimates before managing awarded projects through delivery, maintaining control of cost, quality, schedule and profitability.

What’s in it for you

• Play a key role in capitalising on an expanding pipeline of public and private sector opportunities
• Join a business where your expertise, accuracy and commercial judgement will be genuinely valued
• Real autonomy, including the flexibility to recommend the estimating software and tools you believe will deliver the best results
• $110000 to $130000 base salary depending on experience, plus annual bonus

You’ll be responsible for

• Producing detailed estimates, including takeoffs, labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor costs
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and bid documents to identify risks, exclusions and value engineering opportunities
• Managing projects from award through completion, including schedules, procurement, RFIs, submittals and change orders
• Maintaining control of project budgets, forecasts, gross margin and profitability
• Building strong relationships with clients, engineers, architects, field teams, subcontractors and suppliers

You’ll need

• 8 plus years of experience estimating and managing commercial mechanical construction projects
• Strong estimating expertise with expertise in large scale mechanical estimates and a track record of accurate, commercially competitive bids
• Experience with CIS plus the ability to confidently interpret drawings, specifications and construction documentation
• Government or public sector bidding experience is highly desirable, although strong private sector mechanical estimating experience will also be considered
• Strong commercial judgement, attention to detail, accountability and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Location

Long Branch, New Jersey

Our client is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Every application will be reviewed by a real person and responded to.