Estimator – W. Babylon, NY
We are a leading and well-respected concrete and site development contractor in West Babylon seeking a highly detailed Estimator to join our team. The position will be responsible for the quantity take-offs, overall planning and management of cost, quality, contract administration and safety to ensure projects come in on time and within budget. Getting the job right is critical.
About us:
- We honor our commitments
- We treat our employees and subs fairly
- We really care about our customers
- We have an unbelievable and enviable reputation built on 80 years in the business
Key accountabilities:
- Visit jobsite for pre-bid walk through
- Generate RFI’s as required during bidding stage
- Perform detailed quantity & cost take-offs for concrete, excavation & sitework
- Contact Subcontractors & Vendors for current & competitive pricing
- Formulate pricing using labor production and current material costs
- Generate detailed proposals including all applicable exclusions & qualifications
- Attend scope review meetings with clients
- Perform internal “kick-off” meeting with operations team upon successful awareds
- Assist with buyouts and subcontractor awards
- Identify and gain approval of change orders on a timely basis
- Manage and process subcontractor requisitions
- Work closely with project foremen to control costs and track material costs against budget to avoid overruns
- Involvement from estimate to close-out
Traits required for success:
- Hands on involvement in the project
- Careful follow up and very disciplined, effective and appropriate delegation
- Weighs decisions carefully and thoroughly in order to avoid unpredictable risk
- Works at a steady, even pace amid a fast paced environment
- Strongly detail oriented & organized
- Helpful and service oriented
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years experience as a concrete/earthwork estimator (both concrete and earthwork are preferred, but strong candidates with experience in one area will be considered)
- Good working knowledge of construction means & methods
- Strong blueprint reading skills in structural, architectural, foundation and civil plans
- Proficiency with the following software:
- Excel
- Outlook
- Maxwell Systems/Viewpoint Earthwork
- Oracle/Primavera
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is of value