8-15 years of experience in construction cost estimating for school projects
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
Familiarity with current local construction labor and material costs
Experience estimating scopes of work for change orders
Ability to develop detailed cost estimates based on RFIs/RFCs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Generate detailed cost estimates for projects to aid negotiation strategies
Compile estimates for change orders to guide management decisions
Assist in price negotiations and analyze claims
Prepare construction cost estimates from drawings and specifications
Assess contractor claims and proposals
Perform other related duties as needed
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans with 100% premium coverage for employees
Competitive 401k plan with employer matching contributions
Two floating holidays, a birthday holiday, and competitive vacation/sick leave
Financial assistance for higher education and professional certifications
Employee referral program with rewards of $5,000 to $10,000 per hire
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced a Construction Project Estimator to prepare and validate cost estimates for building and infrastructure projects, including reviewing contractor and designer estimates, analyzing change orders, and developing independent cost assessments to support negotiations and project delivery.
Salary Range: $160K/Year-$200K/Year - Dependent on Candidate's Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
Generate initial and comprehensive detailed cost estimates for designated projects to assist the Project/Construction Manager in developing a negotiating strategy.
Compile estimates for change orders to aid Management in formulating their negotiating stance.
Assist in price negotiations and conduct analyses of claims.
Prepare construction cost estimates based on provided drawings, specifications, and sketches.
Assess the validity of contractor claims and proposals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements Preferred Qualifications:
8-15 years of full-time professional experience in construction cost estimating for facilities or school building construction projects
Diploma from a recognized college/university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
Experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in the industry. Our benefits provide a level of personal care and support that only Greenridge can delivery for you and your family's well-being.
Medical, Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid monthly premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents under our company-sponsored plan*
Life Insurance: Company-paid coverage up to $50,000
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrues up to 80 hours per year with increased accrual based on tenure
Sick Leave: 10 days of paid sick leave annually - well above the average of 5-6 days offered by most firms
Holidays: 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid day off for your BIRTHDAY!!!
401(k): Company match up to 4% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
Education Support: Assistance with tuition, licenses, and professional certifications
Referral Bonus: Highest employee referral program of $5,000-$10,000 depending on level of hire
Extra Paid Leave: For jury duty, bereavement leave, and voting time for local/state/federal elections
Client Shutdown Days: Additional paid days off when client offices are closed
Equipment: Laptop provided as needed
Cell Phone Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for eligible roles
