Estimator

Estimator
Construction
Connecticut
We are currently looking for a construction Estimator for a well established general contractor in Connecticut.
Responsibilities:
-Consulting with client's vendors, personnel in other departments or construction supervision to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
-Analyze blueprints, construction drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates.
-Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
-Confer with engineers, designers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
-Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
-Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
-Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
-Set up monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
-Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
-Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to construct or subcontract components.
-Update and maintain our directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
-Seek and identify new subcontractors and vendors to further enhance our core subcontractor list; assist with prequalification of subcontractors to ensure compliance with Rizzo Corporation and project requirements.
-Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations.
-Work with Project Management to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project and establish a project strategy.
-Conduct site visits to assess/analyze site conditions and to determine how subcontractor pricing may be affected.
-Compile and calculate statistical data (estimates, take-offs, material pricing, subcontractor and labor costs, etc.) required to provide job costs.
Skills/Qualifications: Excellent computer, organizational and managerial skills. Knowledge of On-Center estimating software is required and knowledge of Primavera Expedition is a plus. Reporting Skills, Scheduling, Time Management, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
If you are interested in hearing more about this position reach out to Luther at