Senior and Junior Cost Estimator

Company: DACK Consulting Solutions, Inc
Location: White Plains
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

DACK Consulting, a reputable and growing Westchester based construction consulting firm is seeking a Senior Estimator capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Conduct construction estimating, budgeting and bidding for assigned projects. Interact with the architects, clients, business development and operations staff to ensure a clear understanding of project objectives, schedules and other information. Develop hard bids or negotiated work pricing proposals in response to specific proposal requests. Obtain all needed cost information from reliable subcontractors and material suppliers to meet project requirements. SENIOR ESTIMATOR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Evaluate risk and budgets for projects by considering RFP, blueprints, specs, or other documents. - Manage subcontractor bids and process. - Develop strategies to meet project goals, like setting work hours, sequencing tasks, obtaining materials, etc. - Develop and present cost estimates for internal and external audiences. - Understand construction means and methods and how they affect schedule and productivity. SENIOR REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture. - Strong math and organizational skills. Detail oriented. - Ability to multitask and prioritize. - Strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite of software and Adobe Acrobat. - Excellent and professional oral and written communication skills. - Senior Level: at least 10+ years of experience of construction estimating ******************************************************************************* JUNIOR ESTIMATOR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Review construction plans and perform quantity takeoffs. - Help develop strategies to meet project goals, like setting work hours, sequencing tasks, obtaining quotes, etc. - Understand construction means and methods and how they affect schedule and productivity. - Organize and analyze subcontractor bids received. JUNIOR ESTIMATOR REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. - Strong math and organizational skills. Detail oriented. - Must be able to read plans and perform and review detailed takeoffs. - Ability to multitask and prioritize. - Strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite of software and Adobe Acrobat. - Excellent and professional oral and written communication skills. - Junior Level: at least 1-3 years of experience in estimating in a professional construction firm - Working knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus. Benefits: - Medical/Dental/Vision - 401K - PTO - Paid holidays

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