What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at FootBridge?
Job Title : Estimator (Lead and Mid-Level)
Salary : $150K - $220K (commensurate with experience)
Location : New Rochelle, NY
Employment Type : Permanent / Direct-Hire
Job Overview :
We are seeking a skilled Estimator or Lead Estimator to join our team, responsible for preparing accurate project estimates for major infrastructure projects such as bridges, highways, railways, airports, dams, tunnels, and transit systems. In this role, you will be tasked with interpreting contract proposals, drawings, and specifications, conducting quantity take-offs for unit price and lump sum bidding schedules, and utilizing Excel for cost analysis. You will generate detailed unit price estimates, define production crews, and incorporate equipment and materials into cost software.
Key Responsibilities :
- Review contract proposals, drawings, and specifications to develop detailed project estimates.
- Perform quantity take-offs for unit price and lump sum bid schedules using Excel.
- Analyze project scopes of work and produce comprehensive cost estimates.
- Create and define production crews, including equipment and materials, in project cost software.
- Collaborate effectively with project owners, material suppliers, and subcontractors during pre-bid estimate preparation and post-bid negotiations.
- Work alongside the Heavy Civil estimating team to generate cost proposals and lead team reviews on large-scale projects.
Minimum Requirements :
Join our team and play a key role in delivering large-scale, high-impact infrastructure projects.
FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $150,000 - $220,000
