Estimator - Paterson, United States - Grade
Description
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.