Estimator

Location: GWG Office – 55 Carter Drive, Suite 104, Edison, NJ

Reports to: Lead Estimator

Terms: Fulltime - M-TH 8:00AM-5:00PM; F 8:00AM-3:00PM; Weekends and Holidays as required

Job Summary:

The Estimator will be responsible for forecasting project costs and accurately estimating all production and resource costs according to project specifications. This position supports and works with the preconstruction team to review project plans and requirements. The Estimator will perform take-offs, pricing and bidding of construction projects while adhering to G William Group (“GWG”)'s standards. Project types include renovations as well as new ground-up construction.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Prepare detailed estimate including quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.

·       Ability to understand the scope of new projects and assemble accurate and well-organized estimates in a timely manner.

·       Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure and distribution to stakeholders.

·       Serve as liaison with Trade partners, Design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client; and as point of contact for managing assigned trade partners and distributing information.

·       Ability to create value engineering opportunities based off drawings.

·       Identify inconsistencies within drawings.

·       Craft and document prime and subcontractor scopes of work, in coordination with Lead Estimator and Project Executive.

·       Coordinate bids with subcontractors and respond to RFIs. Organize sub-contractors’ quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents and issue proper documented purchase orders.

·       Support constructability reviews through communication with project team, designers, and trade partner market.

·       Conduct bid leveling process for contractor buyout.

·       Conduct site walkthroughs as required to gain greater understanding of project scopes.

·       Support Project Executives and Project Managers with estimating inquiries.

·       Supporting Lead Estimator in proposal coordination and creation.

·       Represent the company at pre-bid conferences and award meetings.

·       Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).

·       Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.

·       Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.

·       Prepare estimate comparison analysis for client to previous estimates for assigned scope.

·       Obtain and evaluate trade partner proposals relative to their scopes of work, document and organize information into Leveling Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review and leveling for buyout.

·       Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize trade partner scope and make recommendations to Project Lead for bid awards.

·       Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or similar plus a MINIMUM of 5 years relevant experience.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·       Management of competing demands, and meet established deadlines 

·       Experience with Interior Fit-Out Construction and compressed project schedules.

·       Strong technical understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts/subcontracts and design intent.

·       Ability to read and interpret plans and analyze costs, quantities, and scope of work.

·       Solid knowledge of construction budgeting, estimating principles, and bidding practices.

·       Solid understanding of construction project management principles, scheduling, subcontractor management, and field coordination.

·       Strong financial management skills including exposure to cost tracking, budget reconciliation, and change order management.

·       Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), Procore, Bluebeam, Estimating Software, Microsoft Project,

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with internal teams and external partners.

·       Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

·       Professional demeanor and strong work ethic, with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving.

·       Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments – Procurement, Operations

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, push/pull and lift up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Travel required to and from job location; project job sites will require the use of personal protective equipment and appropriate footwear.