Job Description
Job Summary :
The Junior estimator reports to the Director of Preconstruction and Estimating and responsible for cost calculations to determine how much it will cost to complete a project or provide buyout for a new scope of work and changes to contracted work. Flower Construction is a high end custom RESIDENTIAL builder with projects that include technically challenging pre-war co-ops and townhouses in New York City alongside multi-structured ground up estates, historical preservation and renovation projects.
Responsibilities :
- Manage bid documents and drawings
- Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Review drawings and takeoff key quantities
- Maintain subcontractor directory and reference databases
- Prepare requests for information and submit to design team
- Communicate with design team, subcontractors, and internally through meetings, formal correspondence, and telephone.
- Assist other staff as needed with change order pricing, subcontractor selection, or other special projects.
Key Skills :
Able to make a plan, manage the plan, and deliver to a deadline (project management)Construction drawing (blueprint) readingMicrosoft Excel spreadsheets experienced user – must know how to utilize formulasOn Screen Takeoff, Planswift, Blue beam or other takeoff softwareKnowledge of the construction process – understanding of sequence and trade scopesVerbal and written English communicationExperience :
Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other technical degreePrefer 2 to 3 years experienceHands-on experience in construction a plus