What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator Construction position at PB Brown, LLC?
Job Description
We are looking for an Estimator to join our team!! This position will be required to work out of our New Providence, NJ office and will be responsible for managing the estimating and bid process for the Company.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The success of an Estimator at P.B. Brown rests upon an individual’s ability to create and foster productive relationships with key project players. To ensure client satisfaction is maintained, and this position must make decisions and recommendations which can greatly impact corporate relationship with client and profitability of projects. They must act without close supervision. Requires proven experience and judgment required.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
P.B. Brown LLC combines industry leading project management and scheduling tools to keep projects on time and on budget. We have become the nations largest self-storage specialty contractor. Our relationships are deep in the storage industry. Our employees are critical to our success and we provide the most completive salary and benefits. PB Brown is a Drug Free Workplace.
P.B. Brown LLC combines industry leading project management and scheduling tools to keep projects on time and on budget. We have become the nations largest self-storage specialty contractor. Our relationships are deep in the storage industry. Our employees are critical to our success and we provide the most completive salary and benefits. PB Brown is a Drug Free Workplace.
We are looking for an Estimator to join our team!! This position will be required to work out of our New Providence, NJ office and will be responsible for managing the estimating and bid process for the Company.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The success of an Estimator at P.B. Brown rests upon an individual’s ability to create and foster productive relationships with key project players. To ensure client satisfaction is maintained, and this position must make decisions and recommendations which can greatly impact corporate relationship with client and profitability of projects. They must act without close supervision. Requires proven experience and judgment required.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and send out Bid Packages to Subcontractors and Consultants.
- Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project.
- Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the job.
- Create labor estimates for the project.
- Upload Bid Documents into Bidding and Management Software.
- Manage the RFI Bid Process.
- Follow up with Subs to make sure they are submitting a bid.
- Create a Bidders list for the different Markets, i.e., California, Florida, North East, etc.
- Review bid proposals and make recommendations for Sub Award.
- Attend site meetings for construction and pre-construction activities.
- Assist in preparing budget estimates, developing construction project plan, preparing contracts and obtain appropriate licenses.
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating construction project activities.
- Report directly to project manager and executives daily.
- Support project superintendents and staff as required.
- Review and process change orders, contracts, pay applications, schedule updates, meeting minutes, etc.
- Submit and obtain permits as required for all construction and pre-construction activities.
- Coordinate drawings and documents with design professionals.
- Review bid proposals and prepare bid reports.
- Four year construction-related degree or equivalent
- Must possess excellent skills using MS Project and Excel.
- 2 years of experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance and management required.
- Knowledge of Procore Management, Bluebeam and iSqft. software
- Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
- Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
P.B. Brown LLC combines industry leading project management and scheduling tools to keep projects on time and on budget. We have become the nations largest self-storage specialty contractor. Our relationships are deep in the storage industry. Our employees are critical to our success and we provide the most completive salary and benefits. PB Brown is a Drug Free Workplace.
P.B. Brown LLC combines industry leading project management and scheduling tools to keep projects on time and on budget. We have become the nations largest self-storage specialty contractor. Our relationships are deep in the storage industry. Our employees are critical to our success and we provide the most completive salary and benefits. PB Brown is a Drug Free Workplace.