Estimator - Public Works
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Job Description
Public Works Estimator Commercial Construction
Location: Schenectady NY (Onsite)
Salary: $90000 DOE
A wellestablished commercial general contractor based in Schenectady NY is seeking a skilled and experiencedPublic Works Estimatorto join their team. This fulltime onsite role offers the opportunity to play a key role in a wide range of private and publicsector commercial projects across the Capital Region.
Position Summary:
The Estimator will focus primarily on plantspec and public works projects managing competitive bid processes from start to finish. This individual will work on 35 simultaneous projects of varying size and complexity occasionally dedicating fulltime attention to larger efforts (e.g. $30M). This is a critical hire due to the planned retirement of a longtenured senior team member and the company is looking for someone who can step into this role with confidence and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive estimates and competitive bids for public and private commercial projects
- Solicit subcontractor and supplier quotes leveraging strong relationships within the local construction market
- Interpret plans specifications and addenda to generate accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
- Coordinate with project management and preconstruction teams to align estimates with execution plans
- Attend site walks and prebid meetings when required
- Track and evaluate historical data for use in future bids
- Maintain a high level of communication with subcontractors clients and internal stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Minimum5 years of experiencein construction estimating;10 years preferred
- Proven background inpublic worksand plantspec estimating
- Strong knowledge of local subcontractor market in the Capital Region
- Polished communication skills with the ability to be persistent and persuasive when working with subcontractors
- Detailoriented with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience with estimating software
Additional Info:
- This is a fulltime onsite role; candidates must be located within driving distance of Schenectady NY
- Company typically manages 1015 projects at a time ranging from $10K additions to $35M new builds
- Project portfolio includes office buildings manufacturing facilities distribution centers retail and light government work
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
