Concrete - Masonry - Foundations Chief Estimator NEEDED

Our client has an immediate opening for an experienced Concrete Construction Chief Estimator in its Essex County, NJ office. They are seeking an individual with 5 + years experience in estimating vertical commercial concrete work. Individual must be organized, detail-oriented and have excellent communications and quantitative skills. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join a fast-paced, growth oriented company while working on high visibility projects.

Responsibilities of the Concrete and Masonry Chief Estimator:

• Actively participates in industry, client and community relations to enhance company image.
• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope.
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information & pricing
• Prepares instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information as required.
• Performs and/or manages the quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budgets.
• Prepares conceptual budgets based on minimal information.
• Reviews general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits as prepared by Operations.
• Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented.
• Reviews and/or manages the review and scoping of specialty contractor bids.
• Coordinates insurance requirements with Risk Manager.
• Coordinates technical proposal requirements with Marketing Department.
• Reviews constructability issues with operational staff.
• Maintains and communicates data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
• Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economic alternative
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.
• Performs other related duties as needed and assign responsibilities for estimating team on each project.

Requirements of the Concrete and Masonry Estimator:

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, drawings, etc.
• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
• Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
• Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge)
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Posted On: Monday, November 7, 2022