Construction Estimator

SOFT's client, located in Syracuse, NY is looking for a Capital Construction Estimator for a long term contract assignment.
Project Estimating plays a critical role working closely with numerous other departments including Engineering, Project Management, and Construction. The Estimator will prepare accurate and timely construction estimates for large scale complex construction projects. Estimates include all aspects of a project including materials, engineering, permitting, environmental compliance, construction, labor and equipment.
Key Accountabilities
· Create, test and maintain assemblies and models in Sage Estimating Software
· Prepare accurate and timely construction estimates based on engineering designs, drawings, site visits, contractual agreements, materials, permitting, environmental, construction labor, and equipment. Incorporate solid understanding of the utility construction process into complex estimates.
· Analyze key themes and trends to ensure all factors are properly considered, priced and included in the project estimate.
· Determine understanding of risk associated with large capital projects and the application of contingency. This would include application and development of risk registers, Quantitative Risk Assessments, and/or Monte Carlo Simulations.
· Revise and update the estimating system software to support storage and retrieval of estimating information and enhance efficiency and operability of the system.
· Monitor year-on-year accuracy of estimated costs and challenge business processes in order to ensure the Organization is compliant with applicable regulations and deliver projects on budget. Perform planned versus actual evaluations upon project completions for costs and schedule. Document findings and develop improvement plans based on the analysis.
· Work independently to manage schedule and workload in order to meet need dates.

Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field. ex: Project Management, Business Degree
· Or Associate Degree with 6 years of relevant work experience or in lieu of a degree, 10 years of relevant work experience and training may be considered.
· Preferred - Utility Project Management, Risk Management and/or Estimating experience
· Proficient MS Office computer skills (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
· Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
· Proven interpersonal and written communication skills.
· Knowledge of planning, design, and construction process.
· Able to work and interact with various team members during all phases of projects.
· Must have a valid driver's license with safe driving history.

Preferences for Current Position:
· Professional Estimator Certification in AACE International, ICEAA, or ASPE.
· 6 years of estimating or relevant work experience
· Knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles.
· Experience managing the unit cost libraries of professional estimating software programs.
· Knowledge of SAGE or other estimating software applications.
· Significant portfolio of completed construction estimates with documented success in actual results achieved.
· Experience working on Electric Utility construction projects.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Sage estimating or other estimating software experience and experience in the utility industry? If so, when and where have you performed this work?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Syracuse, NY 13202

Salary : $50 - $70