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. Client 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 plusLocation :
Office is based in Summit, NJ but projects are across the New York Metro area including New York City, Westchester County and Connecticut.