Estimator Construction

Job DescriptionJob Description

General Job Description – duties to include:

• Bid Administration

· Prepare and maintain status of plan reproduction

· Ability to navigate Client online portals, cloud storage systems, etc.

· Solicit bid package and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors

· Transmit addenda and other bid information to subcontractors

· Ensure that we will have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day

· Show creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors

· Assist in drafting, modifying and completing GC bid worksheet for each project

· Assist in establishing general conditions budget for each project

· Assemble bid documents on GC form or Owner-provided form(s) and include a thorough listing of qualifications, exclusions, allowances, etc. Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline

• Project Knowledge

· Assist in reviewing bid requirements with Director of Procurement

· Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned

· Assist in the development of RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage

· Assist in creating bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project

· Minimize exclusions

· Perform take-offs for direct labor and material items purchased by and/or performed by GC

· OST On Screen Takeoff or Planswift Digital takeoff software experience a plus

· Do spot take-offs to verify the accuracy of proposals received by vendors

· Check all vendor proposals to ensure inclusion of all RFI / Addenda received and distributed during the bid process.

· Attend pre-bid walkthroughs with clients

· Coordinate and attend pre-bid walk-throughs with GC vendors

• Subcontractor management

· Has existing relationships with Tri-state subcontractors base a plus

· Seeks & qualifies new subcontractors

· Holds subcontractors to company standards

Expectations

· Expertise in reading plans including site, architectural, structural and MEP

· Must have knowledge of building codes; city, state and federal

· Experience in commercial/retail projects; new construction, renovations, site work, etc.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, excellent follow-up skills

· Possess excellent oral and written communication skills

· Self-motivated, attention to detail

· Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, quick adaptation to sschedule changes and creative problem solving

· Develop and maintain expertise in company-utilized software including MS Office & Project, ProCore.

· Contribute ideas that will enhance the productivity and profitability of the company.

Company DescriptionCommercial General Contractor / Construction Manager Projects in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and New JerseyCompany DescriptionCommercial General Contractor / Construction Manager\rProjects in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey

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