Senior Estimator

Senior EstimatorLocation: Tinton Falls, NJ Compensation: $110,000-$185,000Utilities – Gas & Water experience requiredLooking for a Senior Estimator to bid cost estimates for utility projects and manage these projects through construction. This position will be responsible for project schedule preparation, costs and construction principles.Responsibilities:Develop accurate, timely, and detailed cost estimates on large, complex heavy construction projectsPrepare and analyze material/quantity take-offsReview bid documents and make note of requirements, read plans, quantities, scheduling, forecasting, and estimatingGenerate RFIs for project clarification and/or requirementsPrepare scope of work from quantity take-offs, determine productions, price out project, and complete bid/proposalWork closely with clients, contractors, and third-party providers in development of a projectDevelopment, execution and ongoing maintenance of the Project Management Plan for each assigned project. This includes scope, schedule, cost, quality, communication, resource, issues, risks, change control and contractor management plans. Level of detail is driven by project size and complexityPrepare bid proposals and SOW’s for submittal and follow–upExpedite execution and return of contracts and agreementsEstablishing and setting priorities according to your workload using time management and organizational skillsQualifications:Ability to read the construction bid process, interpret drawings, specifications, project date and commercial termAbility to use HCSS Heavy bid softwareStrong written and verbal communication skills, math and problem-solving skillsUnderstanding of underground water resources; distribution and transmission mains, pump stations, treatment systems, and storage tanksDemonstrate strong attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepanciesEstimator and Project Management experience in heavy construction specifically in underground utilities: gas/water/sanitary/steam/mechanical pipingExperience with the use of bidding software; strong Excel skillsKnowledge of the utility industryUnderstanding of utility expansion projects from feasibility concept, design, construction, startup, commissioning and transfer to operations