Cost Manager/Construction Estimator

- Construction estimating on commercial projects at a General contracting/CM firm

Establish estimates for projects, including labor, supplies, materials and other ancillary costs

• Ability to work as a team member and manage all trades and personalities to the benefit of the project.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with project management and clients.

Client Details

Mid-Size Retail/Commercial general contractor looking for an immediate full-time Assistant

Estimator to estimate and prepare proposals for projects ranging from 200k to 15 Mil. Position requires

candidate to have knowledge of all trades, read and understand blueprints, be able to multi task, create

appropriate sub lists, attend site visits, create and distribute plans to subs, assist in sourcing materials and

appropriate subcontractors, review/analyze/qualify bids from subcontractors for accuracy, knowledge of and

ability to use Microsoft Excel and Procore software, and other duties as required. Strong communication and

organizational skills a must. Projects are located in NY Metro, LI, NJ, CT. This is mainly an office position based

out of Massapequa, NY.

Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish estimates for projects, including labor, supplies, materials and other ancillary costs

• Represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.

• Ability to work as a team member and manage all trades and personalities to the benefit of the project.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with project management and clients.

• Assist estimator by performing quantity take-offs, sub list management and subcontractor contact,

research on various systems and products, document management, and keeping accurate records.

• Provide support in developing scope gaps against scopes of work, leveling subcontractors and the

preparation of handoff documents or post-bid cleanup.

• Attend site visits for bid walkthroughs with clients and subcontractors.

• Setup projects in Procore - upload, distribute, and track bid packages

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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish estimates for projects, including labor, supplies, materials and other ancillary costs

• Represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.

• Ability to work as a team member and manage all trades and personalities to the benefit of the project.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with project management and clients.

• Assist estimator by performing quantity take-offs, sub list management and subcontractor contact,

research on various systems and products, document management, and keeping accurate records.

• Provide support in developing scope gaps against scopes of work, leveling subcontractors and the

preparation of handoff documents or post-bid cleanup.

• Attend site visits for bid walkthroughs with clients and subcontractors.

• Setup projects in Procore - upload, distribute, and track bid packages

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Computer knowledge with Microsoft and Apple products, Procore

• High sense of accountability and ability to handle multiple priorities at once.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• High School Diploma required. Some college a plus

• 2+ years of commercial estimating experience

PREFERRED SKILLS

CPR Training, First Aid, OSHA training

Job Offer

Competitive compensation package including:

Health/Dental, 401k(after 1 year), 401k match, paid vacation, sick, and holidays

* Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

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