POSITION TITLE: Chief Estimator or Senior Estimator - Excavation
SPECIFICATION NUMBER: 697841CRI
LOCATION: Parsippany, New Jersey (Hybrid – 1-2 days in office and other days Remote)
COMPENSATION: $170,000 - $225,000 (Based on experience and Market Rate) + Bonus
COMPANY: Our client is a leader in Heavy Civil Construction.
COMPANY PROJECTS SAMPLES
- Earthwork / Sitework
- Sitework Construction
- Water Distribution Systems
- Wastewater Management
- Storm Water Management
- Road Construction
- Site Pavement
- Utility Work: Sanitary, Storm and Water Main
POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Position will report to a Vice President
- Strong ability to read plan drawings, conceptualize the job, and provide detailed take off quantities per the scope of work being bid
- Ideal candidate must be able to analyze plan drawings and present management with alternative means/methods for building a job in order to bid the job most effectively
- Communicate with subs and vendors for best pricing for materials
- Input take off quantities into estimating software and develop a bid package
- Experience with B2W software & Agtek is a plus, but not required
- Evaluating the scope of projects and developing a financial summary that stays within the budget and scheduled time frame required.
- Work closely with designers and engineers to create these estimates.
- Involved in day-to-day preparation of plan take-offs, weekly bid schedule and preparation of all price breakdowns for management approval.
· Participate in preparing work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
· Interface daily with senior management to build estimates and seek new bid opportunities.
· Complete estimates on time and complete in form for final review.
· Ability to follow all project specifications and standards to secure estimate accuracy.
· Ability to interface with all vendors and negotiate the best price outcome for the estimate and out proposal.
· Attending any required site visits and meetings needed prior to bid submission.
· Attending all management meetings to meet productivity.
· Assist in meeting the goals of bid cost vs actual job cost and work with the team to meet job margins.
· Maintain the estimating computer system and paper backup system for management to review.
· Verify that vendor and subcontractor estimates fall within the defined scope.
· Create estimates for all necessary insurance considerations.
· Maintain client confidentiality.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management preferred, but not required.
· Minimum of 5 to10 years’ prior experience as a construction estimator and general contractor
· Familiarity with construction practices, costs, and procedures.
· Experience with vendor management, procurement, and construction management.
· Ability to work with B2W, Excel, Agtek and Microsoft Project is a plus, but not required
· Experienced NJ State and Local Agencies and all different aspects of heavy construction such as Sitework, Utility Installations and Paving.
JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME
SALARY: Base salary: $170,000 - $225,000 (Based on experience and Market Rate) + Bonus
RESUME SUBMISSION
Send your resume to Ralph Conserva at: [email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone: 203-402-0400
Website: www.conservaresources.com
Pay: $170,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Excavation Estimating: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Parsippany, NJ 07054
