Senior Estimator – Infrastructure Projects (NY/NJ)

SPC Construction Co.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package and

Paid time off

Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental,

Vision and/or Provincial Medical

Wellness benefits & Employee Assist.

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

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

Our teams work on major infrastructure bids ranging from $50 million to $2 billion across the NY/NJ metropolitan area, focusing on competitive bids, subcontractor pricing, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating or cost control required.
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software required.
• Strong technical writing skills required.
• Growing knowledge of alternative construction delivery methods desired.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and contents of estimate.
• Incorporates historical data from PO’s, subcontracts and productivity reports into unit and hour figures.
• Provides input on project risks to lead estimator and ensures estimate aligns with schedule and cost goals.
• Prepares discipline estimates by complete takeoffs and calculating quantities from drawings.
• Monitors addenda and advises estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
• Assists with design review options and recommends cost-effective solutions.
• Partners with team to conduct hand-off meetings between pursuit and project management.
• Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors to meet pursuit and cost goals.

Skills

Technical writing

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

Education

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

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

Job description

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

Our teams work on major infrastructure bids ranging from $50 million to $2 billion across the NY/NJ metropolitan area, focusing on competitive bids, subcontractor pricing, and risk assessment.