Minimum 4 years of estimating experience, especially with public projects; design-build experience is a bonus.
Strong management, time management, and customer service abilities.
Familiarity with contract specifications and construction drawings.
Knowledge of construction contractual language.
Understanding of unit rates across various construction trades.
Strong grasp of union requirements and local material markets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SharePoint, Procore, and Primavera P6 preferred.
Excellent communication, writing, and financial tracking skills.
Responsibilities
Oversee bid compilation and project estimates for construction and design build projects.
Conduct quantitative analysis of construction costs.
Analyze trends in bidding, competitor pricing, and project budget lifecycles.
Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to manage construction trades within budget.
Develop detailed construction schedules that include cost-loading.
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors from various trades.
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids for compliance with project requirements.
Work closely with Project Managers to finalize budgets.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
401K retirement benefits.
Monthly wellness and weight loss reimbursements.
Full Job Description
The role consists of managing a team of professionals developing budgets and estimates for various construction and design build projects in the Northeast. This role requires an individual with strong organizational and communication skills.
This is a full-time, in-person position in our New York City Office located in lower Manhattan and reports directly to the Director of Estimating.
Responsibilities include:
Oversee the compilation of bids and estimates for construction and design build projects.
Provide quantitative analysis of construction costs.
Work directly with the Purchasing Manager to buy out construction trades within budget.
Develop construction schedules, including cost-loaded schedules.
Communicate directly with and build relationships with subcontractors from various trades.
Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids for project compliance.
Work directly with assigned Project Managers to finalize project budgets.
Qualifications:
Should have at least 3 years minimum experience estimating projects, including public projects- design-build experience is a plus
Good management, time management and customer service skills
Familiarity with requirements of contracts specifications and drawings
Knowledge in construction contractual language
Understanding of unit rates for all trades of construction
Strong understanding of unions and local material markets
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required while SharePoint, Procore, and Primavera P6, a plus.
Excellent communication, writing and financial tracking skills
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We also offer vision, medical and dental health plans, pre-tax commuter benefits, 401K benefits, monthly weight loss and wellness reimbursements and more.
About Kraton Corporation
Kraton Corporation is a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, specialty polymers, and high-value performance products derived from pine wood pulping co-products. The company's polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants, lubricants, medical, packaging, automotive, paving, roofing, and footwear. Kraton has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany, France, Brazil, and Japan, and sells its products in over 70 countries. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
