Estimator - Materials jobs in Passaic, NJ

About Your Opportunity

As an Estimator, you will mentally build the project, pull the necessary components together and establish, in an accurate manner, the anticipated cost of a project. Must have advanced understanding of building construction types including, structural systems, building skin and exterior systems, various finishes, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. Must have knowledge and understand construction management, architecture, or engineering.The Estimator must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, leadership qualities and organizational skills.  This position is also expected to focus on their training and development to expand their estimating skills.

How You’ll Contribute:

• You will execute strategies to win Bid Pursuits and in the preparation of complete Preconstruction Estimates.
  • Work with Estimating and Preconstruction Team in the development of the Win Strategy
  • Review of the bid/contract documents to determine risks and advantages
  • Review of contract terms with input from the Sr. Estimator, Estimating Manager, Preconstruction Manager, VP of Preconstruction & Estimating, Regional Leader, Project Executive and/or Contracts Manager as required
  • Work with the Estimating Manager / VP of Preconstruction & Estimating to make team assignments on projects you are leading
  • Participate in pursuit meetings (Or Lead the Meetings for projects where you are the Bid Captain) to ensure coverage from subcontractors, completeness of scope and adherence to the Win Strategy
• You will prepare complete estimates including:
  • Quantity Survey/Detailed Take-offs
  • Develop Pricing
  • Development of Scopes of Work
  • Preparation of Bids and Proposals.
• You will utilize the take-off tools including Assemble, Bluebeam, Planswift and others used by the department
• Quantities will be input into Sage Estimating for pricing
• Competitive Bids / GMP’s will be input into BidDay
• You will develop Detailed Estimates on completed project documents.
• You will be expected to establish and maintain relationships with Subcontractors and Suppliers in our markets to ensure their participation in our pursuits and to develop competitive advantages when applicable.
• You will develop Value Engineering concepts and pricing for our Bid Pursuits as well as our Preconstruction engagements.
  • Work with the Bid Captain or Preconstruction Manager to assist in the development & pricing of these items.
• The Estimator II may serve as Bid Captain on some Bid Pursuits and Preconstruction engagements. General Rule would be that this estimator can Bid Captain projects up to $20M. 
• For projects that the Estimator II served as the Bid Captain they will prepare the Project Hand-Off documents and lead the Hand-Off meeting, input the Historical Cost Data into our system, closeout the estimate and cleanup electronic filing.
• The Estimator II should have the ability to help train and mentor other Estimators
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess the conditions of the site or existing building. You will also attend kick-off meetings with Estimators, Project Managers, and
  • Identify and document all attendees including subcontractors and competition
  • Take notes and share with estimating team
  • Take photos, including 360 photos, and publish to the file and estimating team
• You will support the team with presentations to Owner’s and Architect’s.
• Provide purchasing, or support in the purchasing of, subcontractors and suppliers to perform work for the
• Increase your understanding for various building construction types including structural systems, building skin and exteriors systems, various finishes, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Increase and/or improve your ability to understand different trades required to estimate and construct a building.
• Improve the ability to understand the scopes of work and work between
• Visit active construction sites to expand understanding of the construction process and improve estimating capabilities.
• You will develop estimate reports, books and other presentation materials and participate in presentations to owners and architects when needed..