Estimator

SPC Construction Co.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Medical coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

SPC Construction Co. is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare project estimates by analyzing specifications and plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and methods align with pursuit, schedule, and price goals.

You will join a team handling high-profile infrastructure programs across the NY/NJ metro area, with project values from $50 million to $2 billion. The role involves bid development, reviewing plans, evaluating subcontractor pricing, and ensuring estimates meet safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Growing knowledge of alternative construction delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
• Provides technical input regarding project and contract risks to lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval. Reviews final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with overall project schedule and cost goals.
• Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
• Monitors client addendum and advises the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
• Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
• Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.

Skills

Technical writing

Alternative delivery methods

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills? As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

At SPC Construction, you’ll be part of a team estimating some of the region’s most complex, high-profile, and transformative infrastructure projects, ranging from approximately $50 million to $2 billion in project value. Our estimating teams play a critical role in developing competitive bids, analyzing project scopes, reviewing plans and specifications, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor and supplier pricing, and helping position SPC Construction for successful project awards. Our work spans critical infrastructure and highly competitive projects throughout the NY/NJ metropolitan area—projects that improve mobility, strengthen resilience, and enhance quality of life for millions of people. By combining deep technical expertise with innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality, SPC Construction is uniquely positioned to deliver results that stand the test of time.

Join our growing team and build your career with a company where you’ll have the opportunity to estimate and pursue major infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced professionals on some of the region’s most impactful construction programs.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
• Provides technical input regarding project and contract risks to lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval. Reviews final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with overall project schedule and cost goals.
• Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
• Monitors client addendum and advises the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
• Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
• Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control required.
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Growing knowledge of alternative construction delivery methods.

Why Join Our Team

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $105,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $135,000.00/Yr.