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Corcon

Construction Estimator - Commercial Projects

Corcon, Garden City, New York, United States

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We are seeking a mid-level skilled and detail-oriented Construction Estimator to join our team.

As a Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for determining the total cost of construction projects ranging from $500K to $5M

Our ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the COMMERCIAL construction process, excellent mathematical skills.

MUST be a NY resident, preferably living within 45 miles of the Garden City office

MUST have 3-7 years of COMMERCIAL estimating experience

Preparing bidders lists – custom tailored for each project, carefully selecting those subcontractors that are most appropriate for each project (and most likely to bid).

*Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

*Analyze blueprints, plans, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

*Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.

*Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

*Present prepared estimates for management to use in planning and organizing project budgets.

*Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.

*Following up with subcontractors throughout the bidding period to keep communications open, gauge interest and field RFI’s.

*Analyze historical project data for application to current projects

*An understanding of BIM and how to read and assemble BIM models and produce appropriate reports from them

*Review scope definition & prepare quality survey or take off

*Managing workload to ensure adequate time and resources are earmarked for each respective project.

The Estimator will report to the Head of Estimating and the Director of Operations.