Construction Estimator

About the role

We are working with a leading construction firm in New York who are looking to recruit an experienced Estimator who will also have an involvement on leading of design build efforts. The firm has an excellent reputation and has worked on some highly sought after developments over the years. As an Estimator you will work on a range of projects across commercial, hotels, industrials, healthcare, through to advanced datacentres and other complex projects. If you are based in the Manhattan area and looking to make a move to a new organisation who may be able to provide you with broader exposure to the industry, then click on the apply button today.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all project files for assigned projects are named and filed in accordance with the Estimating Department's electronic project file directory structure.
• Maintain all working documents and data to back‑up estimate figures.
• Prepare quantity take‑off's with Onscreen according to department's filing system.
• Level subcontractor proposals using department scope sheet template for assigned trades on Bids and GMP's.
• Enter project metrics and financial data for all projects assigned as Lead into historical data sheets.
• Review and incorporate historical data from subcontracts, purchase orders, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit costs.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre‑bid/design meetings, determine scope of work, determine required proposal/bid deliverables, ascertain potential risks, follow‑up for in‑house operations plans, etc when assigned as Lead on estimates and bids.
• Prepare discipline, schematic, and final estimates as well as estimating tracking reports and variance reports.
• Establish and maintain relations with current clients and subcontractors.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.