Construction Estimator Specialist

4 weeks ago


Troy, New York, United States Rifenburg Full time
Job Description

The Estimator is responsible for finding, reading, reviewing and understanding the bids, plans and specifications associated with projects in order to compile a competent and competitive cost estimate to secure work for the company. This individual must have a comprehensive knowledge of the construction industry in order to more competitively and creatively price work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Search for upcoming Bids through advertisements, builders exchange, legal notices, and other means and order plans.
  • Verify specifications and purchase requirements
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and travel to sites for upcoming projects to be bid
  • Break bids down into tasks to calculate quantities, work schedule, equipment and labor requirements, compute pricing and pricing margins (perform quantity takeoffs)
  • Solicit pricing from Material and Subcontractor suppliers keeping in mind project MBE/WBE goals and requirements
  • Apply productions and methods to the bid items to establish accurate costs.
  • Evaluate subcontractor pricing after bid to determine optimal Project Buyout pricing.
  • Produce submittal submission after award.
  • Post bid - review project and bid to develop a more efficient, effective, and competitive bidding process
  • Re-tool software as needed to more accurately reflect changing conditions

Requirements:

  • Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Computer skills MS Excel and Word software programs; Familiarity with Timberline preferred.
  • Efficient verbal and written communication
  • Accurate data entry and accurate calculation of mathematical problems
  • Higher level, complex analysis and interpretation required for problem solving
  • Ability to work with teams and other divisions
  • Independent judgment required using existing guidelines to determine work methods
  • Knowledge of internet research
  • Ability to negotiate to receive best prices
  • Ability to develop and cultivate long term relationships with outside clients, vendors, and sub-contractors

Rifenburg Companies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits employment and job discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any legally protected status.



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