Lead Estimator at Dragados USA

Posted in Other 13 days ago.

Location: Secaucus, New Jersey





Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Oversee and review project plans, requirements, and specifications.

  • Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.

  • Determine labor and equipment costs.

  • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.

  • Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.

  • Understand project logistics and project schedule.

  • Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.

  • Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.

  • Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)

  • Perform certain post-bid buyouts.

  • Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.

  • Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer -DUSA Team and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors, and project team and is accountable for their actions.

  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.


REQUIREMENTS



  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture

  • A minimum of 7-10 years experience as a Project Manager, Estimator or equivalent

  • A minimum of 10 years construction experience

  • Private and public works sector experience required

  • Experience working on large multi-million dollar projects exceeding 100 million dollars




    • Advanced computer skills with estimating software and MS Office

    • Effective presentation skills, well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.

    • Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, Inroads or Geopak desirable

    • Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles

    • Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects

    • Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands


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