Construction Estimator

1 month ago


Hightstown, United States Actalent Full time

My client is family owned Design/Build firm that is looking for a Estimator for commercial construction. Some preferred projects for estimation experience are healthcare facilities, hospitality, education facilities, manufacturing facilities, offices, airport/aviation facilities, restaurants, etc. Must fully understand construction, compile detailed scopes of work, and analyze subcontractor proposals. Acceptable software are PlanSwift, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff or similar prgrams

Job Description

+ Support all aspects of subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes

+ Attend project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required

+ Administration of bidding documents

+ Solicit subcontractors and vendors for quotations on each project

+ Reviewing and understanding of plans and specs

+ Writing detailed scopes of work

+ Accurately evaluate / analyze subcontractor pricing

+ Quality and material takeoffs

+ Process RFP, RFQ, and internal pricing requests

+ Work on multiple company bids simultaneously and delivering in accordance with deadline objectives

+ Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute presentations and proposals to existing or new clients

+ Set up project estimate and determine general condition costs

+ Creating, updating, and organizing subcontractor and vendor lists

+ Compile, verify, and update unit pricing

+ Review constructability and schedule with Operations

+ Develop cost saving suggestions for client

+ Develop conceptual and budget estimates

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