Estimator

Alston Construction • Edison, NJ

6d • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The overall goal of the Estimator is to provide a thorough, accurate, and competitive proposal that will result in the award of a profitable project.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and appropriate experience successfully assisting in estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Design-build experience on relevant project types preferred.
• Experience in value-engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design, from concept to construction and permit documents.
• Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc.
• Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates.
• Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team.
• Prepare bid packages and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFP’s.
• Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation.
• Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize the Company’s cost risks.
• Analyze proposals from subcontractors for cost, scope and completeness to determine award of work.
• Identify and qualify new subcontractors to ensure an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractors are available and to expand bid solicitation coverage.
• Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.
• Assist with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Maintain detailed records of working documents as a back-up for estimates figures, including assumptions made for conceptual designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription safety glasses
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• life insurance/AD&D
• HSA
• health FSA
• dependent daycare FSA
• EAP
• 401(k)
• Roth 401(k)
• After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion
• paid vacation and sick time
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• Tickets at Work
• paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level