Estimator - Job Order Contracting

About the Role

WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an Estimator - JOC to join our Mount Vernon, NY office. As an Estimator at WDF Job Order Contracting Department, you will have the opportunity to provide and/or coordinate full estimating services to develop estimates for GC, Mechanical, Plumbing Job Order Contracts and Requirements Contracts with various public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Both self-perform and/or direct others in quantity take-off for unit price bidding schedules, summarizing in an excel spreadsheet and E-Gordian format
• Analyze various scopes of work and produce comprehensive unit price estimates by creating production crews and including specific equipment and materials in a E-Gordian cost software program
• Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures
• Assist Operations during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required
• Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders and credits
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in construction estimating, with at least 2 years in Job Order Contracting (JOC)
• Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) or Unit Price projects for NYC public sector agencies
• Strong knowledge of RSMeans or similar unit price cost estimating software
• Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and building codes
• Proven experience on construction projects within the NYC Metro area and familiarity with public NYC agencies with various trades
• Background working on small to mid-sized contracts focused on smaller-scale construction, renovations, or tenant improvement projects
• Extensive experience in the construction industry, particularly in the public sector with various trades
• Proficiency in estimating software and strong computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good communication skills to effectively solicit and work with individual project owner's representatives, material suppliers and subcontractors in pre-bid estimate preparations and post-bid negotiations
• Capable of effectively working within JOC estimating staff to facilitate comprehensive cost proposals

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $96,000 - $184,000 depending on experience.