Civil Estimator

Company: Grade Construction
Location: Paterson
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

GRADE CONSTRUCTION is a full service civil general contractor performing projects either as a prime or a sub-contractor to private and public entities located throughout New Jersey and parts of New York.Basic Requirements:Effectively and efficiently develop and manage takeoffs and proposal estimates for various construction projects.Highly self-motivated, experienced and able to multi-task.Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Position may involve performing other duties as required, which may not be mentioned below.Search for bid opportunities, analyze bid documents, prepare plan take off calculations, prepare cost estimates and assembling of bid packages.Research construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability.Ensure bid proposals are completed in a timely fashion to allow for team review prior to submission.Analyze competition and communicate with estimating team.Attend pre-bid meetings and/or perform pre-bid job site visits.Evaluate bidding risks and strategies and analyze alternative solutions, and construction methods to increase competitiveness.Follow up with clients to ensure bid receipt and to identify potential obstacles and facilitate negotiations for submitted bid proposals.Work in a productive and efficient manner while maintaining the highest level of quality work.Education and Experience Requirements:Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Civil preferred), Construction Management, Engineering Technology and/or Mathematics.Experience in estimating and proposal development MINIMUM 5+ years.Attention to detail and accuracy are essential skills for this position.Must be computer literate and able to utilize Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Project, Word, and Outlook. Strong MS Excel skills.Proficiency in B2W- Bid 2 Win estimating software, Insite and Trimble Business Suite HCS earthwork takeoff software. Knowledge in Procore project management software.Ability to quickly analyze, interpret and compare detailed and often inadequately defined information.A strong background in public works projects, heavy highway, private work- residential and commercial construction.Excellence in communication skills, both written and verbal and strong attention to detail.Strong work ethic and willingness to work as a team to efficiently complete jobs to the highest customer satisfaction.Must be able to speak, read and write in English.Organized individual committed to performing duties with detail and accuracy.Self motivation to work needed hours to compile complete and concise bids.Compensation:This is a full-time position at our Paterson, NJ office. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent compensation, benefit package and performance bonus.Great opportunity to grow into a top member of the company.by Jobble

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