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