Junior Estimator

Summit, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Junior estimator reports to the Director of Preconstruction and Estimating and responsible for cost calculations to determine how much it will cost to complete a project or provide buyout for a new scope of work and changes to contracted work. Client is a high end custom RESIDENTIAL builder with projects that include technically challenging pre-war co-ops and townhouses in New York City alongside multi-structured ground up estates historical preservation and renovation projects.

Responsibilities:

Manage bid documents and drawings
Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing
Review drawings and takeoff key quantities
Maintain subcontractor directory and reference databases
Prepare requests for information and submit to design team
Communicate with design team subcontractors and internally through meetings formal correspondence and telephone
Assist other staff as needed with change order pricing subcontractor selection or other special projects

Key Skills:

Able to make a plan manage the plan and deliver to a deadline (project management)
Construction drawing (blueprint) reading
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets experienced user must know how to utilize formulas
On Screen Takeoff Planswift Blue beam or other takeoff software
Knowledge of the construction process understanding of sequence and trade scopes
Verbal and written English communication

Experience:

Bachelor degree in Construction Management Engineering or other technical degree
Prefer 2 to 3 years experience
Hands-on experience in construction a plus

Location:

Office is based in Summit NJ but projects are across the New York Metro area including New York City Westchester County and Connecticut.