Construction Estimator (Midtown East)

Construction Estimator (Midtown East)

The senior estimator will be a crucial team member with responsibility for bringing in new work by providing winnings estimates for project proposals. This individual is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, and gathering all necessary information. Estimators must build and nurture relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure we are getting the best possible prices, work with project managers to insure all factors are taken into account when preparing an estimate, and collaborate with the proposal team to ensure estimates are submitted on time and in the required format.

Duties:
- Prepare and maintain status of plan reproduction
- Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors
- Prepare subcontractor bid packages
- Transmit addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
- Ensure that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
- Contact supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids
- Show creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
- Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline without exception

Project Knowledge:
- Review RFP's thoroughly and ask follow-up questions to ensure a detailed understanding of the scope of work
- Develop relevant requests for information to ensure adequate knowledge of project requirements and to minimize exclusions
- Perform a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
- Understand how to fit subcontractors to the size and scope of project
- Create bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subcontractors for the project
- Include value-engineering as required

Skills/ Qualifications
- Ability to assume responsibility and communicate effectively with others
- Thorough knowledge of construction concepts
- Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, cost control systems, and accounts
- Must have 5 years or more experience estimating and bidding construction jobs

Supervisory Responsibilities
- Report to the Executive, Vice President or President
- Must have ability to work independently
- Supervise estimating team

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