Project Estimator (I)

Job Description

Overview:

This is a 12-month assignment working a hybrid schedule, 3 days/week on site in White Plains, NY. Paying $35-45/hr

Some travel to sites required

Provide estimating support to the group, help with the administration of estimating software and coordinate estimates being performed by external resources.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Prepare, support and coordinate multi-discipline detailed estimates for work based on designed jobs for major Capital Construction and plant maintenance / modification using Sage.

• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.

• Ensure all estimates identify and incorporate all risks, markups, assumptions, etc.

• Assign and coordinate estimate deliverables to third party A/E firms based on their availability and capability to work on the project estimate request(s).

• Oversee and hold weekly progress meeting with A/E Estimating Team(s) to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

• Review data supplied by the project team to ensure that sufficient data is provided to complete the type of estimate that is requested.

• Coordinate RFI’s between the 3rd party A/E estimating team and the project team(s) to ensure information is sufficient for the estimate.

• Evaluate and analyze estimates prepared by A/E’s to ensure quality and accuracy metrics are being consistently met based on the estimate classification per AACE Industry Standards.

• Coordinate activities with SSM to ensure adherence to Contract Terms and Conditions related to outsourced estimating deliverables.

• Maintain database of 3rd party A/E estimates and related quality metrics of deliverables

Skills

• Proficiency with Sage Estimating

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in fast-paced work environment with our Stakeholders

• MS Office - Proficiency

• Travel may be required to familiarize with project site locations

Education & Certifications

• Estimator with minimum 2 years experience working in utility environment required

• Engineering Degree is preferred

• Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) - Preferred