Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Estimator shall perform quantity take-offs, pricing, and bidding and/or budgeting of construction projects. Requires close collaboration with architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and field team members.

RESPONSIBILITES

1. Responsible to ensure that a proper process and deliverable is brought to bear on every project.
2. Shall work closely with the chief estimator and/or pre-construction manager to ensure that all project needs are properly staffed and responded to in quality and timely fashion.
3. Review contract documents and identify key language that will affect the bid.
4. Develop high level pre-construction and construction schedules.
5. Prepare construction cost estimates.
6. Understanding bid results from all projects or the general construction marketplace.
7. Review estimate assignments to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal submission.
8. Identify, solicit and descope all key subcontractors/vendors required to assemble a competitive bid/budget.
9. Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education/Experience:

• High school diploma required. Associates/Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or a similar field strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of construction experience.

1. Skills/Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of safety policies and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating / budgeting methods and procedures
• Familiarity with current labor and material costs in the construction industry.
• Proficient with construction-related software and tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Must have expert knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
• Ability to read and understand Construction Specifications and Plans
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
• Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
2. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

About LeChase:

LeChase was awarded ENR, NY Contractor of the year for 2024.

Established in 1944, LeChase prides itself on offering the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm. Today, the company ranks among the nation’s top contractors – providing general construction and construction management services in a wide range of industries and on projects of all sizes. With a dedicated team of professionals striving to deliver excellence, the firm has earned a reputation for quality, safety and integrity. In addition to serving customers from its operations across the East Coast, LeChase can provide resources to meet the unique needs of clients no matter where they are located.

EEO Statement:

LeChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind during the hiring process, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, protected Veteran status, nationality, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor.

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Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: LeChase does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resume to our job alias, website or to any LeChase employee. LeChase will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees, associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of LeChase and will be processed accordingly.

* Salary commensurate upon experience *

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