Estimator

Alston ConstructionEdison, 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)
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