Highlights
This is a newly created seat on a small, close knit estimating group, building retail, restaurant, self storage, and other commercial projects ranging from smaller interior fit outs to large scale ground up work. A well established, nationally operating commercial general contractor along the Central Jersey Shore is adding a Construction Estimator to its preconstruction team.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Asbury Park, NJ |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 10 to 19 employees |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Website | http://www.careermovement.com |
Description
A well established, nationally operating commercial general contractor along the Central Jersey Shore is adding a Construction Estimator to its preconstruction team. This is a newly created seat on a small, close knit estimating group, building retail, restaurant, self storage, and other commercial projects ranging from smaller interior fit outs to large scale ground up work.
Required Qualifications
• 3+ years of estimating experience with a commercial general contractor
• Demonstrated ability to run quantity takeoffs, write scopes of work, and evaluate subcontractor bids
• Strong Excel, Outlook, and Windows skills
• Valid driver's license and flexibility to travel to job sites regularly
• Experience with On Screen Takeoff or similar estimating software preferred
• Prior field or trade experience is a plus, as is a degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects, including plan and spec review
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop accurate cost projections
• Write scopes of work and review subcontractor proposals
• Collaborate with the estimating team to align bids with project requirements
• Assist with value engineering and support bid preparation and presentations
• Support cost control efforts throughout the project lifecycle
• Travel to job sites for site visits as needed (estimated 40 to 50% field time)
About Company
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