Estimator - Philadelphia
My client is looking to fill a need for an exciting Estimator role to fill in their Philadelphia office.
They are well established in the construction sector and are a leading US contractor, specializing in multiple sectors including Multifamily, Commercial and Government and Healthcare projects.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of estimating experience, preferably at a GC
- Experience bidding at $100,000 or more
- A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field (or equivalent training/experience within the market)
- Knowledge of computerized estimating systems and cost databases and word processing software
What's on offer:
- Generous base salary
- Opportunity for company bonuses
- Excellent benefits, including healthcare and dental insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) company match
- Opportunity to lead a construction Team
Key Responsibilities:
- This individual will work as a part of the pre-construction services staff to prepare bid packages, conceptual estimates, analysis of subcontractor bids, etc., for specific line items
- Estimators interface with owners and contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility
- Review project documentation on assigned line items
- Develop working knowledge of project as it relates to this estimator's speciality expertise
- Prepare detailed estimates at all stages of documentation, including conceptual, schematic, design development, and final estimates
- Provide estimating support to Senior Estimator on negotiated projects
- Review design options, evaluate status of documentation, perform cost analyses and value engineering, and make recommendations based upon experience as well as labour and materials availability
- Negotiate and purchase subcontracts at times
- Prepare cost data for input into estimating database
