Chief / Senior Estimator
CLT Recruiters
- Holbrook, NY
Currently seeking a Senior 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.
- 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
Posted On: Friday, November 4, 2022