Estimator III

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed cost estimates utilizing the Cost Breakdown Structure, determining the cost of each item from experience and summarizing the total.
• Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
• Performs conceptual estimating by establishing a project’s cost prior to development of graphical representation of a facility.
• Works closely with the project supervisor to ensure the project estimate meets all financial and regulatory guidelines.
• Operates and provides oversight and guidance on the use of selected estimating software.
• Provides support in price negotiations.
• Obtains cost information for materials and services.
• Participates in client presentations as required.
• Performs detailed cost estimates for professional services.
• Develops duration estimates of specific construction activities based on assumed construction approach and appropriate production rates.
• Prepares independent cost estimates for submitted change order proposals.
• Collaborates with scheduling team to develop productivity-based cost estimates and to ensure alignment of estimates to construction schedules.
• Analyzes specifications, drawings, sketches, and sample layouts to calculate total construction cost using labor, material, and equipment pricing schedules in concert with historical data.
• Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes.
• Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction means and methods to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
• Prepares takeoffs on complex projects, drawings, and plans with project management and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy.
• Assigns material costs and staffing costs to the takeoffs.
• Supports the preparation of procurement documents related to Estimating Specifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related degree and 6 years relevant experience.
• In lieu of education, 10 years relevant experience with the development of cost estimates.

• AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or equivalent.
• Experience preparing cost estimates on behalf of general contractor using commercially available estimating software.
• Experience working as client’s PM/CM agent (e.g., providing program management/construction management services), or as part of design-build contractor (or equivalent design and construction experience).
• Ability to report to Project Office and Job Site located in Manhattan.

Location:

New York, NY.

The approximate pay range for New York is $95,991.51 - $.

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