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Job Number: 5874
Job Title: Chief Construction Estimator
Location: Bronx, NY
Industry: Construction
Relocation Available: No, the candidate must be local
Job Type: Permanent/Full-Time

Our client, located in Bronx, New York, is currently seeking to fill the position of Chief Construction Estimator. If you are a professional and motivated individual, who will improve the efficiency of their team, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Description

The Construction Estimator is an individual who is responsible for producing detailed estimates from preliminary design through the construction phase. The Estimator will evaluate drawings and bid specifications to determine project requirements and estimate costs to achieve profitability goals for the Company.

Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
  • 10+ years of Heavy Civil Construction Estimating experience.
  • 5+ years of HCSS Heavy Bid experience.
Responsibilities
  • Defines work scope, solicits and selects subcontractors.
  • Proficient in plan reading, comprehension of specifications, and quantity takeoffs.
  • Proficient in organizing and assembling estimates.
  • Attend Pre-bid/Pre-Construction Meetings as needed, take notes, obtain and request necessary information.
  • Successful in bidding projects, organizing scopes of work, and identifying gaps/overlaps.
  • Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc) working with architects and engineers in design phases.
  • Understands means and methods of construction trades. Knows the different labor and equipment productivity rates of these items.
  • Understands CPM Scheduling and can translate into construction budget.
  • Clearly communicates with Subcontractors and Vendors regarding deadlines, scope, and project scheduling expectations.
  • Presenting hard-bid, ROM & Conceptual estimates to clients.
  • Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
  • Reviews and evaluates potential project opportunities, assesses risks associated with those opportunities and downloads accordingly to the estimating staff and executive team.