Estimator

GRADE CONSTRUCTION is a full service civil general contractor performing projects either as a prime or a sub-contractor to private and public entities located throughout New Jersey and parts of New York.

Basic Requirements:

·        Effectively and efficiently develop and manage takeoffs and proposal estimates for various construction projects.

·        Highly self-motivated, experienced and able to multi-task.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Position may involve performing other duties as required, which may not be mentioned below.

·        Search for bid opportunities, analyze bid documents, prepare plan take off calculations, prepare cost estimates and assemble bid packages.

·        Research construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability.

·        Ensure bid proposals are completed in a timely fashion to allow for team review prior to submission.

·        Analyze competition and communicate with estimating team.

·        Attend pre-bid meetings and/or perform pre-bid job site visits.

·        Evaluate bidding risks and strategies and analyze alternative solutions, and construction methods to increase competitiveness.

·        Follow up with clients to ensure bid receipt and to identify potential obstacles and facilitate negotiations for submitted bid proposals.

·        Work in a productive and efficient manner while maintaining the highest level of quality work.

Education and Experience Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil preferred), Construction Management, Engineering Technology and/or Mathematics.

·        Experience in Civil estimating – MINIMUM 3+ years.

·        Attention to detail and accuracy are essential skills for this position.

·        Must be computer literate and able to utilize Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Project, Word, and Outlook. Strong MS Excel skills.

·        Proficiency in B2W- Bid 2 Win estimating software, Insite.

·        Ability to quickly analyze, interpret and compare detailed and often inadequately defined information.

·        A strong background in public works projects, heavy highway, private work- residential and commercial construction.

·        Excellence in communication skills, both written and verbal and strong attention to detail.

·        Strong work ethic and willingness to work as a team to efficiently complete jobs to the highest customer satisfaction.

·        Must be able to speak, read and write in English.

·        Organized individual committed to performing duties with detail and accuracy.

·        Self-motivation.

Compensation:

·        This is a full-time position at our Paterson, NJ office. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent compensation, benefit package and performance bonus.

·        Great opportunity to grow into a top member of the company.

Job Type: Full-time

PLEASE NOTE: NO HEAD HUNTERS AND ESTIMATING SERVICE COMPANIES.