Senior Cost Estimator - Lead Budget & Planning

JCMS Inc; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health insurance premium covered 90%

401(k) plan with company match

FSA accounts: medical, dependent care,

Transit and parking FSA

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Jois Construction Management, Inc., headquartered in Mercerville, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Construction Cost Estimator to lead development of cost estimates from concept through construction. The role includes maintaining databases, reviewing estimates for quality, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and at least 8 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in HeavyBid/OST/RSMeans and strong communication

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering or construction.
• Ability to develop cost estimates for all project phases including design and change orders.
• Proficiency in quantity takeoff, pricing, labor/equipment estimates, and productivity rates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual through detailed cost estimates, including change orders.
• Review cost estimates for quality and completeness before submission to projects.
• Support in development and maintenance of cost estimating database.
• Summarize scope cost data for major scope items.
• Ensure that all project data is properly stored and retrievable.
• Train junior staff in cost estimating.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Skills

Experience in construction/engineering

Cost estimate development

Takeoff and pricing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

HeavyBid

On-Screen Takeoff

RSMeans

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jois Construction Management, Inc., headquartered in Mercerville, New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Construction Cost Estimator to lead development of cost estimates from concept through construction. The role includes maintaining databases, reviewing estimates for quality, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and at least 8 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in HeavyBid/OST/RSMeans and strong communication