Estimator - Construction

 Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for a Senior MEP Estimator with Aviation experience. This is a fulltime opportunity with one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies and will be located in Newark NJ.
Pay $130-$160K salary

Responsibilities

• Analyzes blueprints and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates
• Performs accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents
• Leads the development of conceptual and feasibility cost model estimates utilizing historic benchmarking information and industry experience in order to develop complete early stage cost estimate forecasting.
• Obtains accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates.
• Reviews inputted estimate takeoff information in CATO for specific disciplines in order to provide check to assess accuracy and suitability for project type and specific project requirements.
• Reviews and finalizes estimate unit cost pricing to reflect current market conditions and specific project logistics.
• Reviews historic benchmark cost information and highlights variances.
• Works with architects and engineers to develop clear understanding of project scope during preparation of estimate. Develops relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.
• Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explain variance cost drivers.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus minimum 5 years’ aviation experience preferred.
• Computer skills required. Part of our On-Call/On-Site Cost Estimating based out of Newark Airport (EWR) for the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PA).
• Provide high level cost estimates for various cost studies, and projects for the EWR Redevelopment program including:
• New EWR Airtrain and related Air Train Stations
• New proposed Terminal B planning program
• Landside sitework and utilities projects associated with the Air train project
• Improvements and relocation of airport facilities to accommodate the EWR Redevelopment program.
• Work independently with PA engineers to provide cost estimates and reconcile with contractor bids.
• Fluent in MS Excel, On- Screen takeoff and SharePoint document control..
  
  Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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