What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Island Search Group?
Job Summary
We are seeking an Estimator to join a fast-growing general contractor in the New York area. The Estimator is responsible for working within the estimating and preconstruction department, along with executive management to estimate project costs for firm fixed-price bids, design-build, proposals and change orders. The Estimator’s job is to leverage field experience, industry knowledge and solid analytical skills to prepare accurate quantity take offs.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Review, interpret, and accurately estimate scopes of work through analysis of project documents.
- Perform detailed project cost estimate using estimating software such as HCSS.
- Prepare take-off and pricing for civil disciplines.
- Development of preliminary project schedule and how it factors into the overall estimate.
- Participate in putting final bid together on bid day including subcontractor scope reviews.
- Solicit and review subcontractor and vendor scopes and pricing for specialty trades.
- Review progress and construction documents for constructability.
- Provide and present estimating productions and scheduling.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent years’ experience.
- 3 years’ experience estimating within heavy civil or transit construction industry preferred.
- Previous experience with MTA agencies (emphasis on NYCTA), NYSDOT, NYCDDC, and/or local utilities.
- Highly proficient in Excel and HCSS estimating software.
Salary: $70,000-$110,000
Company Overview
IslandSearch Group, Inc. is an architecture, engineering, construction and environmental consulting and staff augmentation firm that was established in 2018. As a certified MBE, DBE and SBE firm, we have over 26 years of experience providing professional staff in support of programs and projects within the public and private sectors in the Tri-State area.
Please apply directly to SB@islandsearchgroup.com if you have an interest in exploring this opportunity.
IslandSearch Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Salary : $70,000 - $110,000