Construction Estimator - Construction GC - Base Salary To 170K/Year - Goldens Bridge, NY

Allsearch Professional Staffing Goldens Bridge , NY 10526

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Construction Estimator- Construction GC - Base Salary to 170k/year- Goldens Bridge, NY

  • Our client is a family-owned construction GC that has been operating in New York since 1969. With an average tenure of 25 years, their construction professionals work as a team with designers and subcontractors to produce excellent value while building complex commercial projects. With safety and quality at the forefront of every project, they believe that if they do a good job, they will continue to thrive.
  • The Construction Estimator will be a key player on this local team in Goldens Bridge, NY. The Construction Estimator will work to maintain document control, build project scope through quantity surveying, will prepare bids/proposal books or letters, and work with Project Managers during the Procurement phase up to project-hand-off meetings.

Responsibilities:

  • Load drawings onto Onscreen Takeoff with Estimate Number & Project Title
  • Prepare Invites to Bid (ITB) and issue to Subcontractors; solicit Sub/Vendor pricing
  • Perform quantity surveys / take offs of required scope (Review of Drawings, Specs, Addenda)
  • Attend Site Visits / Pre-Bid Conferences; take photos
  • Prepare and issue Requests for Information if project scope /details unclear
  • Initiate and maintain dialogue with Subs/Vendors during bid / pricing period (heavy phone / email confirmation)
  • Goal: minimum of 3 quotes per Trades
  • Distribute Addenda / RFI responses to Subs / Vendors
  • Advise Chief Estimator (DAB) if Bid Bond is required
  • Prepare rough schedule to understand overall duration, phasing, logistics; reflect in General Conditions
  • Review and understand Bid Submission Form(s) requirements
  • Create Estimate in Sage Estimating
  • Enter scope and quantities into Sage Estimating; assign proper data base, pricing, etc.
  • Receive and evaluate Sub/Vendor quotes
  • Compile and organize Sub/Vendor quotes by Trade; prepare a Record of Proposal cover sheet
  • Review estimate with Chief Estimator
  • Formulate Bid day Worksheet with Chief Estimator
  • Includes Andron Estimate Values and Sub/Vendor quotes
  • Complete Bid Form(s) with Chief Estimator
  • Prepare List of Assumptions / Qualifications
  • Set up and attend scope meetings with low responsive bidder(s). May be held over phone if small trade / scope
  • Confirm scope, pricing and Sub/Vendor qualifications
  • Negotiate Best and Final offers
  • Write Subcontract agreements / Purchase Orders
  • Review any Subcontractor / Vendor mark up of Sub Agreement or Purchase Order
  • Participate in Hand-Off meeting with assigned Operations Team

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Administration is preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant construction estimating experience preferably for a general contractor
  • The ability to read and interpret construction documents (blueprints, shop drawings, etc.)
  • Analytical problem-solving ability with a very strong attention to detail with numbers
  • Strong experience with construction software i.e. On-Screen Takeoff, Timberline,
  • Microsoft Office, CAD, Bluebeam, Navisworks, ProjectSight, etc.
  • Work requires a willingness to have a flexible schedule with occasional job-site visits and local travel to projects for pre-bid walks and pre-bid meetings

Compensation:

  • Base salary in the 90k – 170k/year range
  • Bonus potential
  • Fully comprehensive medical package that includes
    • 100% Paid healthcare for employee and very low out of pocket maximum
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off
  • Mileage Reimbursement
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Construction Estimator - Construction GC - Base Salary To 170K/Year - Goldens Bridge, NY

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