Junior Estimator Central-Northern NJ Apply View All Jobs Share This Job Job Description Essential Functions: • Assist the Estimator and Senior Estimator in preparation of detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction). • Prepare for review detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction). • Assist with the preparation of special conditions, insurance and bonds. • Analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period. • Ensure that work is accurate, complete and reflects the actual requirements of the project; assuring that there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals received and evaluated. • Attend the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate. • Arrange and attend site visits and walk through with subcontractors • Assist with identification of potential risk factors to be evaluated and reviewed with senior management (i.e. Peer Review, if required, contract bond authorization, contract review, insurance review, etc). • Assist with trade scopes of work, obtain bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and analyze bids from subcontractors and material vendors. • Assist with the assembly of the preconstruction materials for presentation purposes to the Owner (i.e. Design Development estimates or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Reports, etc). • Assist with coordination of Production Department on preliminary construction schedule. • Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and place into subcontractor database. • Identify new work opportunities and inform Sales and Marketing of potential projects with current clients. Skills & Requirements Qualifications/Required Experience: • Preferred 4-year degree in an accredited construction related curriculum, (BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, etc) or experience equivalent to a 4-year degree. • Two to four years estimating experience or a similar construction position. • Demonstrated competency in the following areas: estimating, budgeting/cost control, financial reporting, interpersonal skills, computer skills, ability to communicate, both written and oral, leadership and organizational skills. • Demonstrated success in managing or potential to manage preconstruction process for projects. • Preferred knowledge in PC-based spreadsheet, construction and design software applications. (Excel, BlueBeam, Procore, SiteOps, Revit, AutoCAD, Assemble, etc). • LEED background a plus Apply View All Jobs