Senior Estimator - Construction Bids & Costing

Iovino Enterprises; Copiague (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

MLJ Contracting, a premier general contractor in the heavy construction market, is seeking an Estimator to join our team in the New York area. You will estimate project costs for firm fixed-price bids, proposals and change orders, leveraging field experience and industry knowledge to deliver accurate scope and take-offs.

You will work with executive management and project teams, coordinating with vendors, clients and local jurisdictions while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of construction estimating experience.
• Strong verbal, written communication and organization skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook; experience with HCSS Heavy Bid and P6 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of Estimating process.
• Conduct thorough analysis of drawings, specifications and agency documents.
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates and quantity take-offs for trades.
• Solicit sub-contractor pricing and bids for cost estimates and manage RFPs.
• Qualify subcontractor proposals and prepare bid packages.
• Interact with clients, architects and engineers to understand project objectives.

Skills

Project Estimating

communication

team coordination

Education

College degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

HCSS Heavy Bid

P6

Job description

MLJ Contracting, a premier general contractor in the heavy construction market, is seeking an Estimator to join our team in the New York area. You will estimate project costs for firm fixed-price bids, proposals and change orders, leveraging field experience and industry knowledge to deliver accurate scope and take-offs.

You will work with executive management and project teams, coordinating with vendors, clients and local jurisdictions while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.