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Junior Estimator
Department: Estimating
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Great Neck
Reporting To: Deputy Chief Estimator
Description
MLJ Contracting is a premier general contractor performing public works projects for major agencies in the New York heavy construction market. We provide quality workmanship to our customers, fair and high-integrity relationships to our suppliers and subcontractors, challenging and rewarding careers to our employees, and a safe and professional work site for all.
The Junior Estimator works both independently and collaboratively with executive management and project teams to estimate project costs for firm fixed-price bids, proposals, and change orders. The Junior Estimator leverages field experience, industry knowledge, and solid analytical skills to prepare accurate quantity take-offs. Fundamental to this role is the ability to make sound assumptions and identify gaps in construction documents.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of Estimating process
- Conduct thorough analysis of drawings and specifications, ensuring required information is provided.
- Perform detailed project cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for select trades
- Research selected products from a cost and constructability perspective.
- Solicit sub-contractor pricing and bids for different trades in preparation of cost estimate and manage the subcontractor RFP process.
- Qualify and level subcontractors’ proposals according to project specifications.
- Itemize trade specific scopes and prepare bid packages.
- Review progress and construction documents for constructability. Lead and participate in discussion regarding alternate detail and materials for specific areas or trades.
- Provide and present value engineering options and costs.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Coordinate administrative staff in sending documents to vendors.
- Interact with clients, architects, engineers and Local Jurisdictions to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs, etc.
- Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned.
Education / Certifications
- College degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
Qualifications of the Position
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Highly proficient in selected software (Excel, Word, Outlook) HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software and P6 a plus.
- Ability to make decisions, work independently and coordinate estimating colleagues.
- Ability to meet critical project deadline, willingness to coordinate and work as a team member.
- High degree of knowledge of electrical construction, including signal systems.
Benefits
Benefits Include:
APPLY TO: T. Roy, MLJ Contracting 1010 Northern Blvd Suite 200 Great Neck NY 11021 or JOBS@mljcontracting.com
APPLY TO: T. Roy, MLJ Contracting 1010 Northern Blvd Suite 200 Great Neck NY 11021 or JOBS@mljcontracting.com
Salary : $87,100 - $110,000
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