Senior Estimator

About the role

PULLMAN is seeking a Construction Estimator to join our team based in Union, NJ. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimating, particularly in concrete repair projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates by analyzing drawings, performing quantity take-offs, identifying scope/specification gaps, developing RFI's, sourcing material price lists, determining labor productions and costs, and consolidating information as required.
• Define and quantify scope of work and prepare comprehensive conceptual, budgetary, and construction cost estimates for projects.
• Review and research historical data to develop guidelines and precedents for future estimates.
• Maintain involvement in uncovering sales opportunities with prospective and existing customers.
• Understand and fill out complex bid forms and qualification packages with attention to detail.
• Attend and lead descope meetings with building owners and clients, explaining the project, estimate, and means/methods.
• Aid lower-level estimators in understanding details, drawings, scopes, requirements, and the overall estimating and proposal process.
• Determine project-specific access requirements, develop drop plans, and logistics plans.
• Evaluate, quantify, and capture specification requirements within the estimate.
• Evaluate and understand labor types (union, PLA, Prevailing Wage), tax requirements (capital improvements, tax exempt, standard), insurance (OCIP, CCIP, Standard), Mark Up vs Margin, Bonds (P&P and Bid Bond), and W/MBE participation.
• Communicate effectively with subs and vendors, setting goals and expectations, and holding others accountable.
• Work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment, bringing strong solution-focused, creative thinking to every project challenge.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.

Requirements

• Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management may be given preference.
• 5-8 years of construction estimating experience, ideally in a related industry involving concrete repair projects.
• Prior experience to estimate up to 5 projects directly and up to 5 estimates indirectly as a mentor.
• Prior experience working with terms & conditions in construction contracts.
• A strong understanding of the greater New York City construction market (DOB regulations), including current market prices and clients (i.e: engineers, architects, property managers and owners).
• Familiarity with New York State and New Jersey Market also is preferred.
• Previous experience maintaining client relationships while performing light business development.
• Strong construction math and computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, OST, and BlueBeam.
• Ability to read blueprints and attend walkthroughs, identifying priority information, identifying access, protections, risks, and opportunities, and asking the hard questions.
• Ability to travel 10-20%.

Qualifications

• General understanding of the project management and how the estimates drive that process from a constructability and production perspective.
• Estimates for labor are production driven.

Skills

• Construction Math
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Project
• OST
• BlueBeam
• Reading Blue Prints
• Understanding Labor Types (Union, PLA, Prevailing Wage)
• Understanding Tax Requirements (Capital Improvements, Tax Exempt, Standard)
• Understanding Insurance (OCIP, CCIP, Standard)
• Understanding Mark Up vs Margin
• Understanding Bonds (P&P and Bid Bond)
• Understanding W/MBE Participation
• Effective Communication with Subs and Vendors

Benefits

Structural Group, Inc. offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V