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Job Description
F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. Youve driven on highways we paved youve travelled through airports we modernized youve commuted through rail stations we constructed and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offerMORE Versatilityas we work in any industry offering any delivery method and service. We operate withMORE Tenacityas we maneuver through tight schedules spaces and budgets. We provideMORE Ingenuityby creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pridein focusing on safety and quality and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budgetwe deliver withMORE Paschen.
Overview:
An Estimator supports and works with management operations and estimating staff in the review of project plans requirements and specifications. The Estimator generates budgets estimates and proposals with the understanding of the constructability means and methods logistics schedule risk and profitability of each project. Must have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods costs and engineering principles with a wide variety of project types and be capable of estimating hard bid negotiated and conceptual projects.
- Supervisory responsibility for Project Engineer(s) Assistant Project Manager(s) and Construction Intern assigned to contract(s) and/or work orders.
- Create work proposals.
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact sales brochures price lists etc.
- Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost engineering quality or availability of materials.
- Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders subcontracts productivity analysis reports etc. into unit and man hour figures.
- Review proposal specifications drawings attend pre-bid meetings etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to bid/project as assigned.
- Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimates figures.
- Interact with owner A/E and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
- Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners.
- Administrative point of contact for the owner
- Understand details of project scope of work
- Create and maintain project cost reports.
- Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
- Develop field quality assurance and quality control plan with Superintendent.
- Collaboration of project safety plan with Superintendent(s)
- Responsible for managing MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements.
- Responsible for EEO/Affirmative action contract requirements
- Must report to various work locations as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Construction Engineering or another degree related to the built environment.
- 5-8 years estimating cost control project management and/or engineering experience in construction environment.
- Knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential.
F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application please contact Tracy Tesnow at .
Note to Search Firm Agencies Recruitment Agenciesand Similar Organizations and Firms: F.H. Paschen does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment do not forward unsolicited resumes or candidate informationto any F.H. Paschen employee. F.H Paschen will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees and referral compensationassociated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of F.H. Paschen and will be processed accordingly.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K matching
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Professional development assistance
Employment Type
Full-Time
