Estimator

An Astoria based General Contracting and Real Estate Development firm is currently seeking a full-time Estimator. The Estimator is responsible for conceptualizing and interpreting the scope of work from both incomplete or schematic documents and complete detailed documents as well as working closely with other Preconstruction team members to assist with the successful delivery of design phase services.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform both conceptual and detailed estimating on civil, architectural and structural portions of projects ranging in size from $10M to $100+M
• Work with Estimating Manager in preparing conceptual estimates
• Produce quantitative surveys and accurate pricing for a project to support a Lump Sum Price.
• Coordinate project documents for all delivery methods
• Lead detailed reviews of civil, architectural and structural subcontractor’s scope before award of project contracts.
• Obtain and present unit pricing data.
• Responsible for outlining clarifications and qualifications within an estimate.
• Provide back up for estimates to be used during analysis and review.

Required skills:

• Excellent written and communication skills
• Proficiency with Estimating programs such as On-Screen Take-off, Planswift, or Bluebeam and SAGE 300 Estimating
• Proficiency with programs from Microsoft office such as but not limited:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and ability to prioritize organize and manage time
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Education & Experience:

• Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience

Job type: Full-time

Location: Astoria, Queens (Required travel within NYC)

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with employer match (based on vested schedule)
• Metlife
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave Program to care for a new born, your own illness or for employee “family care giver”

Mega Contracting Group, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.