Description

ASSISTANT ESTIMATOR

Honest, principled dedication to our clients and our work is what both defines us and separates us from our competitors. Our clients come first; and our unmatched industry experience influences NEIs clear efficient path to success. Come join us!

ABOUT NEI

Founded in 1998, NEI General Contracting has provided a full spectrum of General Contracting and Construction Management services to clients throughout the Eastern United States. Our founding principles of integrity, experience, and diligence remain at the foundation of our approach to business and with offices in Boston and Orlando, NEI is well-situated to service projects throughout the East Coast.

Our portfolio consists of more than $2 Billion in completed construction projects, with extensive experience in the sectors of multi-family residential, senior living, historic renovations and restorations, moderate rehabilitations, and institutional projects with a concentration in affordable and market-rate housing.

THE ROLE

The NEI Assistant Estimator must be flexible, dedicated, dependable, and have clear communication skills. The preconstruction & estimating department can be a very fast-paced and dynamic environment responsible for handling all prospective projects, bidding projects, and preconstruction projects. This position is intended to be a key member of our estimating team and to provide flexible and adaptive support where needed. Strong organization skills are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clear understanding of construction documents, details, and drawings.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with subcontractors.
• Analyze drawings and specifications.
• Understand and identify conflicts and coordination issues.
• Understand contractual terms and conditions.
• Assist with the assembly of estimates and proposals.
• Ability to perform detailed quantity take offs.
• Review and qualify subcontractors quotations.
• Create and maintain detailed Excel spreadsheets of cost and project data.
• Draft and develop preliminary budgets and schedules for review.
• Responding to subcontractors with project information/questions.
• Occasionally attending project bid walk-throughs.
• Researching/identifying new subcontractors.

Preconstruction

• Researching product information and contacting local supplier/representatives.
• Compiling/managing analysis of project cost data.
• Creating/manage of construction contract exhibits.
• Prepare/manage preconstruction RFIs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering field preferred; equivalent technical training and/or related experience in lieu of degree
• Previous construction estimating, engineering or similar experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of construction materials and recognition of material designations
• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing preferred but not required
• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.