Construction Estimator

GHD Group • $95K — $115K *

Jamaica, NY 11451In-Person

Real Estate & Construction

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management preferred; equivalent experience considered
Minimum 10 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in estimating
Knowledge of lump sum, unit price, construction management, and conceptual estimating projects
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Trimble, HCSS Estimating and Management Software
Understanding of CPM Scheduling with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
Strong work ethic with proven organization and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading projects and engaging with stakeholders

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret engineering contracts, plans, and specifications to create detailed construction estimates
Develop and execute bid strategies for various projects and contracts
Conduct site visits to assess conditions and identify potential issues
Coordinate estimating team activities and approve estimates
Support development of estimates for design-build and construction management projects
Establish and maintain project controls during estimating and delivery phases
Assist in tender evaluations and present estimates to Senior Management

Benefits

Remote work flexibility with periodic office check-ins
Opportunity to work on large, complex construction projects
Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development
Engagement in innovative solutions and impactful projects
Travel opportunities to job sites across the country

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Full Job Description

Job Description

Construction Estimator

GHD's Construction group has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Estimator to provide preconstruction services to our clients. You will participate in cost estimating to assemble complete and detailed estimating packages, prepare conceptual or budgetary estimates, identify cost savings strategies, and coordinate, review and analyze subcontractor bids.

This role may be located remotely with periodic check-ins to our local offices.

Responsibilities will include:

Analyzing, reviewing and interpreting engineering contracts, plans, and specifications to develop detailed, comprehensive construction estimates for large, complex construction projects
Developing a bid strategy and leading & executing the entire proposal process for various types of projects and contracts
Conducting site visits to assess conditions, determine scope and execution details, and identify problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present
Coordinating estimating team activities, review and approve estimates, records maintenance, and provide guidance to team members
Supporting the development of estimates and technical deliverables on design-build, construction management, and conceptual estimating projects
Establishing and maintaining project controls during estimating, preconstruction, and delivery phases
Playing a critical role in assisting tender evaluations, presenting and defending the estimate to Senior Management
Preparing written proposals and providing valued engineering solutions including cost/schedule implications
Assisting project team in design decisions and development of solutions
Representing GHD to subcontractors through management of the estimating process, including solicitation of bids and constructability input
Coordinating bid efforts, processing RFI's, and interfacing between bidding community and design team members on negotiated projects
Assisting in the development and training of other estimating staff and work with the Marketing department in preparation of responses to RFP's and RFQ's

Successful candidates should possess:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
Minimum 10 years of construction experience with at least 5 years in estimating
Knowledge of lump sum, unit price, construction management, and conceptual estimating projects
Exposure to AutoCAD, Trimble, HCSS Estimating and Management Software
Understanding of CPM Scheduling with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
Ability to conceptually visualize the general intent on incomplete drawings and develop value engineering alternatives
Must possess a strong work ethic and demonstrate proven organization and attention to detail while working on a team as well as individually
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to lead projects and interact with key internal and external partners
Work as a part of a large project team including both in-house inter-disciplinary engineers and construction superintendents to provide clients the industry's best of both engineering, procurement, and construction
Able and willing to travel throughout the country to job sites from time to time

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

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About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.

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Size

10,000 employees

Industry

Real Estate & Construction

* Ladders Estimates

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