Construction Estimator

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Why Work Here?

• Steady organization that continues to experience strong growth.
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• An enjoyable, team-oriented work environment with a friendly and helpful staff.
• An outstanding company culture that is inclusive and diverse.

Responsibilities of the Estimator:

• Develops and nurtures relationships with contractors, owners, governmental agencies, and other potential customers or influencers.
• Responds to inquiries from potential clients for information about our capabilities.
• Tracks and follows up on inquiries.
• Reviews bid opportunities to evaluate the fit of prospective projects to the capabilities and business objectives; makes recommendations concerning whether or not to bid projects to the VP of Estimating and Business Development.
• Reads and understands the specifications, drawings, notes, etc. in the bid request.
• Discusses any issues that require clarification with the potential client.
• Uses the correct labor rates as provided by the Controller.
• “Takes off" each opportunity, using the methods and tools defined by the company, or an alternative as approved by management.
• Works with the Estimating Administrator to complete a bid package in accordance with company policy and customer requirements.
• Reviews the estimate and the bid package with the VP of Estimating and Business Development in accordance with company policy before bid date.
• Submits the bid.
• Follows up on the bid on a timely basis and provides post-bid information, if required.
• Follows up with the potential clients on lost bids to determine the reason and debriefs the VP of Estimating and Business Development.
• Leads the post-bid value engineering effort, involving the Project Manager if one has been appointed.
• Meets with the Project Manager and the General Superintendent in the handoff meeting and presents information in accordance with company policy.
• Participates in the job completion review meeting.
• Maintains a high level of expertise with the company's estimating tools and techniques and the project accounting system.
• Complies with corporate policies and procedures.

Job Requirements for the Estimator:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or similar study highly preferred
• 3 years of construction estimating experience desired
• Experience with Procore is a huge plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Long Island City, NY 11101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000