Estimator - Paterson, United States - Grade

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    Grade Paterson, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    GRADE CONSTRUCTION is a full service civil general contractor performing projects either as a prime or a sub-contractor to private and public entities located throughout New Jersey and parts of New York.

    Basic Requirements:

    · Effectively and efficiently develop and manage takeoffs and proposal estimates for various construction projects.

    · Highly self-motivated, experienced and able to multi-task.

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

    · Position may involve performing other duties as required, which may not be mentioned below.

    · Search for bid opportunities, analyze bid documents, prepare plan take off calculations, prepare cost estimates and assemble bid packages.

    · Research construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability.

    · Ensure bid proposals are completed in a timely fashion to allow for team review prior to submission.

    · Analyze competition and communicate with estimating team.

    · Attend pre-bid meetings and/or perform pre-bid job site visits.

    · Evaluate bidding risks and strategies and analyze alternative solutions, and construction methods to increase competitiveness.

    · Follow up with clients to ensure bid receipt and to identify potential obstacles and facilitate negotiations for submitted bid proposals.

    · Work in a productive and efficient manner while maintaining the highest level of quality work.

    Education and Experience Requirements:

    · Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil preferred), Construction Management, Engineering Technology and/or Mathematics.

    · Experience in Civil estimating – MINIMUM 3+ years.

    · Attention to detail and accuracy are essential skills for this position.

    · Must be computer literate and able to utilize Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Project, Word, and Outlook. Strong MS Excel skills.

    · Proficiency in B2W- Bid 2 Win estimating software, Insite.

    · Ability to quickly analyze, interpret and compare detailed and often inadequately defined information.

    · A strong background in public works projects, heavy highway, private work- residential and commercial construction.

    · Excellence in communication skills, both written and verbal and strong attention to detail.

    · Strong work ethic and willingness to work as a team to efficiently complete jobs to the highest customer satisfaction.

    · Must be able to speak, read and write in English.

    · Organized individual committed to performing duties with detail and accuracy.

    · Self-motivation.

    Compensation:

    · This is a full-time position at our Paterson, NJ office. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent compensation, benefit package and performance bonus.

    · Great opportunity to grow into a top member of the company.

    Job Type: Full-time

    PLEASE NOTE: NO HEAD HUNTERS AND ESTIMATING SERVICE COMPANIES.