GC Estimator

Title: Estimator

Job Summary

Infinity Contracting Services, Corp. is actively seeking a highly motivated Estimator for a position available in College Point, NY.

We recognize our employees are the company’s most valuable asset. Inspiration, diligence, and encouragement towards each other, coupled with purposeful work lead to a rewarding career, and we are proud to provide a platform with which our employees can attain their goals.

The Estimator’s primary duty is to grow the company by achieving sales and profitability objectives for new projects and clients through comprehensive cost estimating and project awards. The Estimator will accomplish this under the general direction of the Estimating Manager. The position involves completing quantity take-offs, preparing cost estimates, organizing bid bonds, job site inspections, and communication with sub-trades to determine the financial needs of completing a project.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Support all aspects of subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding process.

· Analyze drawing, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.

· When necessary, refer to previous projects of similar nature for a cost comparison.

· Work on multiple company bids simultaneously and delivering in accordance with deadline objectives.

· Operated and maintain proficiency in all internal estimating systems, technologies, and software.

· Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the scope for specific skills assigned.

· Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing.

· Build and manage client and subcontractor relationships

· Coordinates with the client on all changes in scope, questions, or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.

· Acts as a resource to project management during the award/start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of construction;

· Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.

· Conduct site inspection for tender understanding, analysis of conditions, and assessment of risk and identification of activities that may or may not be shown in tender documents.

· Attend and participate in onsite meetings with clients, owners, representatives, staff, sub-trades, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

· Other onsite inspection duties as required.

· Establish a buyout plan and share it with assigned Project Manager

· Finalize pricing for key line items from the budget

· Initiate buyout by the issuance of notices to vendors and subcontractors

· Assemble bid-files, including all development information that was utilized in the preparation of the estimates.

· Maintain up-to-date and accurate contact information for suppliers, sub-contractors, and clients.

· Deliver bids on time for tenders closing.

· Identify, retrieve, comprehend, and administer RFQ and RFP solicitations.

· Other administrative duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

· High School Diploma or GED

· 5-10 year estimating experience

· 5-10 years of construction-related experience

· Excellent time management skills