What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEP Estimator position at Flux Resources, LLC?
Flux Resources is seeking an MEP Estimator to join one of our clients in Newark New Jersey. The pay rate for this opportunity is $60-$65/hr.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Analyzes blueprints and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates
- Performs accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents
- Leads the development of conceptual and feasibility cost model estimates utilizing historic benchmarking information and industry experience in order to develop complete early stage cost estimate forecasting.
- Obtains accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates.
- Reviews inputted estimate takeoff information in CATO for specific disciplines in order to provide check to assess accuracy and suitability for project type and specific project requirements.
- Reviews and finalizes estimate unit cost pricing to reflect current market conditions and specific project logistics.
- Reviews historic benchmark cost information and highlights variances.
- Works with architects and engineers to develop clear understanding of project scope during preparation of estimate. Develops relationships with members of firms and project team members.
- Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explain variance cost drivers.
- Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
What will you contribute?
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus minimum 5 years' aviation experience preferred.
- Without a degree, required fifteen years of experience.
- Computer skills required. Part of our On-Call/On-Site Cost Estimating based out of Newark Airport (EWR) for the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PA).
- Provide high level cost estimates for various cost studies, and projects for the EWR Redevelopment program including:
- New EWR Airtrain and related Air Train Stations
- New proposed Terminal B planning program
- Landside sitework and utilities projects associated with the Air train project
- Improvements and relocation of airport facilities to accommodate the EWR Redevelopment program.
- Work independently with PA engineers to provide cost estimates and reconcile with contractor bids.
- Fluent in MS Excel, On- Screen takeoff and SharePoint document control.
- Full time role based out of EWR with 5 days a week on site requirement, mandated by the PA.
Flux is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation.