Hybrid Junior Estimator: Craft Precise Cost Estimates

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management in New York City is seeking a Junior Estimator to accurately estimate project costs and evaluate bids from subcontractors. The role requires close review of bids, detailed cost analysis, and collaboration with architects, vendors, and the operations team to ensure competitive pricing.

The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to work under deadlines, and experience reading construction drawings.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Prepare estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages: Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents.
• Consult with architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and estimate costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfill all provisions of the contract.
• Provide an itemized hard and soft cost breakdown for client approval at the end of Schematic Design.
• Review design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, generate acceptable value engineering ideas, and prepare life cycle costing.
• Ensure that estimates comply with the requirements of the overall construction contract and are consistent with corporate guidelines.
• Partner with the operations team throughout the preconstruction process in reviewing plans and specifications for constructability issues and determining general requirements on the project.
• Actively research, solicit, and develop sources/vendors for compiling and maintaining accuracy of cost information.
• Maintain current on trends in and changes to existing construction codes to ensure complete bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Attend client and/or team meetings to discuss estimates, answer any questions and resolve any issues regarding pricing and estimates.
• Ensure a complete review of plans and drawings, identify items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting for such items in overall estimate package that represents the full scope of the project.
• Maintain client relationships throughout the project life cycle, ensuring client satisfaction with the project.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Task management

Time management

Reading plans

Tools

Microsoft Office

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

JRM Construction Management in New York City is seeking a Junior Estimator to accurately estimate project costs and evaluate bids from subcontractors. The role requires close review of bids, detailed cost analysis, and collaboration with architects, vendors, and the operations team to ensure competitive pricing.

The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to work under deadlines, and experience reading construction drawings.