Junior Estimator
Cauldwell Wingate, New York, NY, United States
The Junior Estimator will have the knowledge and experience to prepare conceptual cost estimates. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Prepare full general conditions estimates and analysis on a cash flow basis with provided CM staffing levels and schedule.
Experience conducting GC lump sum bids from RFP through bid award.
Prepare construction cost estimates with quantity take-offs and unit pricing.
Evaluate and level subcontractor bid proposals.
Prepare scope documents per trade and include scope and project specific information.
Conduct site walk-throughs and site evaluations for existing conditions scope and qualifications.
Manage subcontractor relationship for specific bids and projects.
Assist contractors to confirm scope by reviewing plans and specifications.
Conduct interviews with subcontractors as part of project leveling and scoping.
Contact manufacturers to confirm product specification clarity prior to advising PM team for RFI.
Manage scope documents and riders during leveling and procurement.
Prepare recommendation packages for review, approval and submission.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school)
Microsoft Office Suite, advanced proficiency in Excel.
Physical Requirements: N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally): Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day).
F (Frequently): Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day).
C (Constantly): Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day).
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Grasp F
Speak F
10 lbs or less F
Other Physical Requirements: Sense of Hearing, Touch and Vision
Work Environment: Office environment and some field visits
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Duties/Responsibilities:
Prepare full general conditions estimates and analysis on a cash flow basis with provided CM staffing levels and schedule.
Experience conducting GC lump sum bids from RFP through bid award.
Prepare construction cost estimates with quantity take-offs and unit pricing.
Evaluate and level subcontractor bid proposals.
Prepare scope documents per trade and include scope and project specific information.
Conduct site walk-throughs and site evaluations for existing conditions scope and qualifications.
Manage subcontractor relationship for specific bids and projects.
Assist contractors to confirm scope by reviewing plans and specifications.
Conduct interviews with subcontractors as part of project leveling and scoping.
Contact manufacturers to confirm product specification clarity prior to advising PM team for RFI.
Manage scope documents and riders during leveling and procurement.
Prepare recommendation packages for review, approval and submission.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school)
Microsoft Office Suite, advanced proficiency in Excel.
Physical Requirements: N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally): Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day).
F (Frequently): Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day).
C (Constantly): Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day).
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Grasp F
Speak F
10 lbs or less F
Other Physical Requirements: Sense of Hearing, Touch and Vision
Work Environment: Office environment and some field visits
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