Chief Estimator or Sr. Estimator

POSITION TITLE: Chief Estimator or Senior Estimator - Excavation

SPECIFICATION NUMBER: 697841CRI

LOCATION: Parsippany, New Jersey (Hybrid – 2 days in office and other days Remote)

COMPENSATION: $170,000 - $225,000 (Based on experience and Market Rate) + Bonus

COMPANY: Our client is a leader in Heavy Civil Construction.

COMPANY PROJECTS SAMPLES

• Earthwork / Sitework
• Sitework Construction
• Water Distribution Systems
• Wastewater Management
• Storm Water Management
• Road Construction
• Site Pavement
• Utility Work: Sanitary, Storm and Water Main

POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position will report to a Vice President
• Strong ability to read plan drawings, conceptualize the job, and provide detailed take off quantities per the scope of work being bid
• Ideal candidate must be able to analyze plan drawings and present management with alternative means/methods for building a job in order to bid the job most effectively
• Communicate with subs and vendors for best pricing for materials
• Input take off quantities into estimating software and develop a bid package
• Experience with B2W software & Agtek is a plus, but not required
• Evaluating the scope of projects and developing a financial summary that stays within the budget and scheduled time frame required.
• Work closely with designers and engineers to create these estimates.
• Involved in day-to-day preparation of plan take-offs, weekly bid schedule and preparation of all price breakdowns for management approval.
• Participate in preparing work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Interface daily with senior management to build estimates and seek new bid opportunities.
• Complete estimates on time and complete in form for final review.
• Ability to follow all project specifications and standards to secure estimate accuracy.
• Ability to interface with all vendors and negotiate the best price outcome for the estimate and out proposal.
• Attending any required site visits and meetings needed prior to bid submission.
• Attending all management meetings to meet productivity.
• Assist in meeting the goals of bid cost vs actual job cost and work with the team to meet job margins.
• Maintain the estimating computer system and paper backup system for management to review.
• Verify that vendor and subcontractor estimates fall within the defined scope.
• Create estimates for all necessary insurance considerations.
• Maintain client confidentiality.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 5 to10 years’ prior experience as a construction estimator and general contractor
• Familiarity with construction practices, costs, and procedures.
• Experience with vendor management, procurement, and construction management.
• Ability to work with B2W, Excel, Agtek and Microsoft Project is a plus, but not required
• Experienced working with NJ State and Local Agencies
• Knowledge of all aspects of heavy construction such as Sitework, Utility Installations and Paving.

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

SALARY: Base salary: $170,000 - $225,000 (Based on experience and Market Rate) + Bonus

RESUME SUBMISSION

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Telephone: 203-402-0400

Website: www.conservaresources.com