Estimator Construction in Syracuse

Energy Jobline ZR; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced estimator to determine costs for industrial and residential projects. You will conduct quantity takeoffs, analyze material, labor, and equipment needs, and coordinate with vendors to prepare bids.

The role requires reading blueprints, applying building codes, and delivering accurate estimates while supporting value engineering and bid compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating costs for industrial and residential projects.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read building plans and understand codes.
• Experience with bids, RFIs, and bid bonds.

Responsibilities

• Quantity takeoffs from blueprints to determine materials and wire lengths.
• Determine labor quantities and costs for each project.
• Obtain pricing from vendors and subcontractors for bids.
• Submit RFIs during bidding periods.
• Acquire bid bonds when required.
• Populate bid forms and bid breakdowns.
• Prepare MWBE bid documents.
• Assist project managers with change order pricing.
• Participate in value engineering exercises.
• Evaluate profitability to guide bidding decisions.
• Provide viable solutions to increase project profitability.
• Complete and submit competitive bids per guidelines.
• Descop vendors and subcontractors as needed.
• Regularly update cost databases to reflect cost fluctuations.
• Assess whether to construct components or subcontract work.
• Conduct post-project reviews for future improvements.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships.
• Participate in Design Build and Design Assist processes.
• Hand off bid to project management.
• Proficient in PlanSwift and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Quantity Takeoff

Bidding & Bids

Vendor Pricing

RFI Management

MWBE Bid Documents

Value Engineering

Profitability Analysis

Tools

PlanSwift

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are looking to hire an experienced estimator to determine the approximate costs of projects for industrial and residential projects. The estimator’s responsibilities include determining how long each contracting job will last, researching market prices for project materials and equipment, and communicating with clients to determine the scope of each project. You should also be able to identify ways to continually improve cost-estimating procedures to reduce inconsistencies between estimated and actual project costs.
To be successful as a commercial construction estimator, you should be detail-oriented and have sound knowledge of building codes. Ultimately, an exceptional Estimator should be adept at reading building plans and demonstrate outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Quantity Takeoff analyzing blueprints to determine wire lengths, determining the amount, type, and cost of materials needed for each project.
• Determining the amount of labor required to complete each project.
• Obtaining pricing from Vendors and Subcontractors for Bids.
• Submitting RFI's during bidding period.
• Obtaining Bid bonds when required.
• Populating Bid Forms and Bid Breakdowns.
• Preparation of MWBE Bid documents.
• Assisting Project Managers with Change Order Pricing.
• Participating in Value Engineering exercises.
• Determining the potential profitability of projects to assist management in making sound bidding decisions.
• Providing viable solutions to increase project profitability.
• Completing and submitting competitive project bids in accordance with established guidelines.
• Descoping Vendors and Subcontractors.
• Regularly participating in updating cost databases to accurately reflect fluctuating material and labor costs.
• Evaluating labor and material costs to determine whether it is more feasible to construct components or sub-contract the construction of components.
• Conduct post project reviews to determine areas for future improvement.
• Develop/maintain network of professional relationships within our industry.
• Participating in the Design Build and Design Assist processes.
• Handing off Bid to Project Management.
• Proficient in Plan Swift Software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Product Suite