Construction Estimator

Rizzo Corporation is seeking a Building Construction Estimator to lead all aspects of cost planning and budgeting and manage all facets of bid preparation, preconstruction phases, conceptual estimates of building projects. The ideal candidate will apply their expert knowledge of construction costs to develop complete, accurate cost estimates that are consistent with company and department objectives and that achieve profitability based on company requirements. 

Responsibilities:

• Consulting with client’s vendors, personnel in other departments or construction supervision to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Confer with engineers, designers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Set up monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to construct or subcontract components.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Seek and identify new subcontractors and vendors to further enhance our core subcontractor list; assist with prequalification of subcontractors to ensure compliance with Rizzo Corporation and project requirements.
• Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations.
• Work with Project Management to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project and establish a project strategy.
• Conduct site visits to assess/analyze site conditions and to determine how subcontractor pricing may be affected.
• Compile and calculate statistical data (estimates, take-offs, material pricing, subcontractor and labor costs, etc.) required to provide job costs.
• Work within company policy as outlined in the Rizzo Corporation handbook.

Skills/Qualifications: Excellent computer, organizational and managerial skills. Reporting skills, scheduling, time management, and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint are required. Knowledge of On-Center Take-Off Program and Pipeline Bid Solicitation Software is a plus. Experience and knowledge of the State of CT School Construction and Department of Administrative Services (DAS) procedures is a plus.

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