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Pullman Services

Construction Estimator

Pullman Services, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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Overview Structural Group, Inc., develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges. PULLMAN integrates technology-driven, engineered solutions into its industry-leading contracting services. PULLMAN’s capabilities include specialty design-build services for new and existing structures, as well as a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services. With offices located throughout the United States, and as a signatory to local, national, and international labor union agreements, PULLMAN has the track record and the experience to meet our customers’ specialty contracting needs. PULLMAN is the union contracting business line of Structural Group.

Position We are currently recruiting for a Construction Estimator to be based in our New Jersey office which is located in Union, NJ. As an Estimator for PULLMAN, you will be responsible for estimating complex self-performed construction projects that make our nation’s structures stronger and last longer. Projects typically consist of concrete repair, masonry restoration, waterproofing, structural strengthening, etc.

Responsibilities

Preparing estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, equipment costs and applying to complete scope of work

Defining and quantifying scope of work and preparing comprehensive conceptual, budgetary, and construction cost estimates for projects

Reviewing / researching historical data and compiling summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates

Maintaining involvement in uncovering sales opportunities with prospective and existing customers

Qualifications

Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management may be given preference

5-8 years of construction estimating experience, ideally in a related industry involving concrete repair projects

Demonstrated ability to work with a team to estimate projects of moderate complexity up to $10 Million

Prior experience to estimate up to 5 projects directly and up to 5 estimates indirectly as a mentor

Ability to evaluate, quantify and capture specification requirements within the estimate

Prior experience working with terms & conditions in construction contracts

A strong understanding of the greater New Jersey construction market, including current market prices and clients (i.e: engineers, architects, property managers and owners)

Previous experience maintaining client relationships while performing light business development

Demonstrated construction math and computer skills including Microsoft Excel and/or construction estimating software. Must also be able to demonstrate ability to read blueprints

Ability to travel 10-20%

Benefits and culture PULLMAN is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V

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