Architectural Project Manager/Estimator

About the Company:

Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. is a general contractor focused on building infrastructure projects - bridges, highways, rail, transit, water/wastewater, and environmental. YCC is seeking an Architectural Project Manager/Estimator to join our team!

About the Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment for architectural aspects of projects, based on client specifications, to support contracts and bidding efforts. You will also be responsible for post-bid buyout and management of all architectural disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Review project plans & specifications to determine required scopes of work for pre-qualification and pre-bid submissions
• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs for various building trades
• Develop estimates for planning, organizing, sequencing tasks, and procuring materials
• Collect bids, review and negotiate scope requirements and inclusions and exclusions, bond and insurance requirements, and analyze against the prepared budget
• Draft scope exhibits for subcontracts, purchase orders, and professional service agreements
• Review and negotiate subcontractor and vendor contract mark-ups as they are received and review with the Procurement Department
• MWDBE solicitation and documentation of Good Faith Efforts
• Work closely with projects to ensure timely delivery of goods and services

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Architectural Project Management/ Estimating
• Experience in estimating concepts, practices, and procedures, including conceptual estimating, cost analysis, mathematical skills, and project design scopes
• Must present valid documentation to work in the US (Form I-9)
• Valid driver’s license with occasional travel to project sites

Required Skills:

• Strong technical and practical estimating skills to consistently deliver quality, accurate, and timely estimates
• In-depth knowledge of cost-estimating principles
• Familiarity with architectural finishes, design principles, and fabrication procedures
• Ability to write detailed, clear, concise, and professional scopes of work
• Understand the estimating process and pre/post-bid price solicitation
• Proficiency with construction management and estimating software
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with management, outside trades, and subcontractors
• Knowledge of contract terms and conditions and skills to negotiate terms
• Administer contracts with suppliers and vendors
• Maintain detailed records – track documents, suppliers, and price comparisons
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel

Pay range: Annual salary range: $150-$200k

Equal Opportunity Statement:

"Yonkers Contracting policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Yonkers Contracting provides equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants without regard to employee’s or applicant’s actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture, hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ethnicity, immigration or citizenship status, alienage, marital or partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, pregnancy and related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, status as a veteran or active military service member, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, protected political activities, height, weight, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, and in accordance with applicable law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest." EEO/M/F/VET/DISAB/SO