Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Currently seeking an Estimator for a Commercial General Contractor located in Suffolk County, working on commercial, academic, and government projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Administration, or equivalent related work experience.

Responsibilities of the Estimator:

• Organizational skills as required to manage multiple projects
• Comprehensively analyze plans, specifications, proposals and additional documentation to prepare bid estimates for carpentry and drywall portion of projects.
• Review, create, submit quality estimates with detailed proposals
• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, job site walk-throughs, etc.
• Must maintain professional working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and peers
• Review project data of historical labor productions, equipment and material costs
• Pre-construction activities including submittals, contract approval and job setup
• Follow-up with awarded contracts as assigned. This may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring materials, etc.

Requirements of the Estimator:

• A minimum of 5 years experience working as an Estimator is required.
• Knowledge of construction processes and terminology.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff, Quickbid or other estimating software
• Excellent communication skills – both internal and external
• Former field experience is a bonus

We are a specialized talent search firm focused on the construction industry in the New York City area. We hold fiercely the belief that an organization's leadership is only as strong as the talent it surrounds itself with. Our recruiting agency is fully dedicated to supporting our clients and candidates as they undertake the search process.

Company Description

We are a specialized talent search firm focused on the construction industry in the New York City area. We hold fiercely the belief that an organization's leadership is only as strong as the talent it surrounds itself with. Our recruiting agency is fully dedicated to supporting our clients and candidates as they undertake the search process.

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