Estimator - Job Order Contracting

Tutor Perini

$96K — $184K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of construction estimating experience, including 2 years in Job Order Contracting (JOC).
  • Experience with JOC or unit price projects for NYC public sector agencies.
  • Strong knowledge of RSMeans or similar estimating software.
  • Solid understanding of construction methods and building codes.
  • Proven experience on construction projects in the NYC Metro area.
  • Familiarity with small to mid-sized contracts in construction, renovations, or tenant improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive estimates for GC, Mechanical, and Plumbing Job Order Contracts.
  • Review specifications and attend pre-bid meetings to assess project scope.
  • Conduct quantity take-offs for bidding schedules and summarize them in Excel and E-Gordian formats.
  • Analyze scopes of work and produce unit price estimates using E-Gordian software.
  • Provide technical support for discipline estimates during bid preparations.
  • Maintain all working documents and data supporting estimate figures.
  • Assist Operations with inquiries and evaluations of submitted bids.

Benefits

  • Work with a recognized company in the construction sector.
  • Opportunity to engage in a variety of projects, particularly in the public sector.
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dedicated JOC team.
  • Access to advanced estimating software and tools.
  • Gain insights by working with multiple trades within NYC agencies.
Full Job Description

The expected salary range for this position is $96,000 - $184,000 depending on experience

***Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking anEstimator - JOCto join our Mount Vernon, NY office location.

DESCRIPTION:

As anEstimator at WDF Job Order Contracting Department, reporting to the Vice President of JOC, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Provide and/or coordinate full estimating services to develop estimates for GC, Mechanical, Plumbing Job Order Contracts and Requirements Contracts with various public agencies.

  • Reviewproposalspecifications,drawings,attendpre-bidmeetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate

  • Both self-perform and/or direct others in quantity take-off for unit price bidding schedules, summarizing in an excel spreadsheet and E-Gordian format.

  • Analyze various scopes of work and produce comprehensive unit price estimates by creating production crews and including specific equipment and materials in a E-Gordian cost software program.

  • Providetechnicalsupporttopersonnelpreparingdiscipline estimates for assigned bids

  • Ensureallworkingdocumentsanddataaremaintainedtoback-up estimate figures

  • AssistOperationsduringpreparationofinquiriesand final evaluation of submitted bids as required

  • Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricingextraworkitems,changeorders and credits

  • Performadditional assignments per supervisor27sdirection

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor27s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in construction estimating, with at least 2 years in Job Order Contracting (JOC).

  • Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) or Unit Price projects for NYC public sector agencies

  • Strong knowledge of RSMeans or similar unit price cost estimating software.

  • Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and building codes.

  • Proven experience on construction projects within the NYC Metro area and familiarity with public NYC agencies with various trades

  • Background working on small to mid-sized contracts focused on smaller-scale construction, renovations, or tenant improvement projects

  • Extensive experience in the construction industry, particularly in the public sector with various trades

  • Proficiency in estimating software and strong computer skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Good communication skills to effectively solicit and work with individual project owner27s representatives, material suppliers and subcontractors in pre-bid estimate preparations and post-bid negotiations.

  • Capable of effectively working within JOC estimating staff to facilitate comprehensive cost proposals

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