Estimator - Job Order Contracting
About The Position
As an Estimator at WDF Job Order Contracting Department, reporting to the Vice President of JOC, you will have the opportunity to: Provide and/or coordinate full estimating services to develop estimates for GC, Mechanical, Plumbing Job Order Contracts and Requirements Contracts with various public agencies. Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate Both self-perform and/or direct others in quantity take-off for unit price bidding schedules, summarizing in an excel spreadsheet and E-Gordian format. Analyze various scopes of work and produce comprehensive unit price estimates by creating production crews and including specific equipment and materials in a E-Gordian cost software program. Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures Assist Operations during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders and credits Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in construction estimating, with at least 2 years in Job Order Contracting (JOC).
- Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) or Unit Price projects for NYC public sector agencies
- Strong knowledge of RSMeans or similar unit price cost estimating software.
- Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and building codes.
- Proven experience on construction projects within the NYC Metro area and familiarity with public NYC agencies with various trades
- Background working on small to mid-sized contracts focused on smaller-scale construction, renovations, or tenant improvement projects
- Extensive experience in the construction industry, particularly in the public sector with various trades
- Proficiency in estimating software and strong computer skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good communication skills to effectively solicit and work with individual project owner’s representatives, material suppliers and subcontractors in pre-bid estimate preparations and post-bid negotiations.
- Capable of effectively working within JOC estimating staff to facilitate comprehensive cost proposals
Responsibilities
- Provide and/or coordinate full estimating services to develop estimates for GC, Mechanical, Plumbing Job Order Contracts and Requirements Contracts with various public agencies.
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
- Both self-perform and/or direct others in quantity take-off for unit price bidding schedules, summarizing in an excel spreadsheet and E-Gordian format.
- Analyze various scopes of work and produce comprehensive unit price estimates by creating production crews and including specific equipment and materials in a E-Gordian cost software program.
- Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids
- Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures
- Assist Operations during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required
- Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders and credits
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
