Senior Cost Estimator

Description

Jois Contruction Management, Inc., headquartered in Mercerville, New Jersey with an office in New York. is a professional Construction Management Company in business for over 38 years. We have an opening for Senior Construction Cost Estimator.

• Perform development of conceptual through detailed cost estimates, including change orders.
• Review cost estimates for quality and completeness before submission to projects
• Support in development and maintenance of cost estimating database.
• Summary scope cost data for cost estimates (summary cost for major scope items)
• Ensure that all project data is properly stored and retrievable.
• Train junior staff in cost estimating.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

• 8 years or more of relevant experience in engineering or construction.
• Must be able to develop cost estimates for all project phases, including design and construction cost estimates at various stages of design and change order estimates.
• Must be proficient in quantity takeoff and pricing, developing labor/equipment new requirements, and estimating productivity rates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred experience in working in Transit.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

• Proficiency with multiple discipline-specific software applications such as Heavy Bid (HCSS), On-Screen Takeoff (OST), RSMeans and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Adept with PC operating systems, with competency in several basic software applications.

Since 1985, Jois Construction Management has provided services in various disciplines such as cost estimating, scheduling and construction inspections on more than two hundred fifty (250) projects ranging in size from $1 million to over $1 billion. JCMS is a fast-growing medium-sized business and a recognized industry leader in project management, construction management, project controls, scheduling, cost estimating, and related fields.

We offer competitive salaries, generous industry-leading benefits, flexible work schedules, and more. The Company pays 90% of the premium for health, vision, and dental insurance; offers a 401(k) Plan with generous company match; and medical, dependent care, transit, and parking FSA accounts;
Health Savings Account (HSA), among other benefits.