Constructor Estimator

Salary : $ 71,000.00

We have partnered with a large construction company in the Buffalo, NY area to provide them with a Construction Estimator.

Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Construction Estimator :

1. Construction or other Construction Related Degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and / or related experience is preferred.

2. 3 to 5 years of commercial estimating experience required, preferably with a general contractor or developer.

3. Commercial estimating experience

4. Ground up estimating experience.

Responsibilities of the Construction Estimator :

The selected candidate will expedite timely, accurate project cost budgets in a standardized CSI format utilizing historical data, unit pricing, subcontractor / vendor proposals and methods as discussed with management.

Obtain, distribute, and manage plans or specifications as directed by supervisor for proposed projects. Accurately prepare detailed cost estimates of all aspects of a proposed project including but not limited to quantity take off, detailed cost estimate, line item and subcontractor summary by division.

Review and defend the summarized budget with supervisor. Maintain all unit prices and keep current in estimating programs and templates.

Adjust unit prices in the system as the market adjusts the prices. Verify existing conditions of vacancies and incorporate found conditions into budget and estimates.

• Accurately prepare detailed cost estimates of all aspects of a proposed construction project including but not limited to quantity take off, detailed cost estimate, line item and subcontractor summary by division.
• Work with various departments to establish scope of work.
• Expedite timely, accurate project cost budgets utilizing historical data, unit pricing, subcontractor / vendor proposals and methods as discussed with management.
• Obtain, distribute, and manage plans or specifications as directed by supervisor for proposed projects.
• Review the summarized budget with supervisor.
• Maintain all unit prices and keep current in estimating programs and templates.
• Adjust unit prices in the system as the market adjusts the prices.
• Verify existing conditions of vacancies and incorporate found conditions into budget and estimates.

Requirements of the Construction Estimator :

• Construction or other Construction Related Degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and / or related experience is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of commercial estimating experience required, preferably with a general contractor or developer.
• Analytical and problem-solving mentality
• Team player, self-motivated, gets along well with supervisors, peers and subordinates.
• Capability to plan, prioritize and multitask with meticulous attention to detail within time constraints.
• Strong and effective written and verbal skills.

Other Key Requirements :

• 100% In office
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Construction Estimator :

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

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