What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cost Estimator position at Triton Construction?
Job Description
Job Description
Triton Construction Company is a leading general construction, construction management, and consulting firm. Triton Construction was founded upon quality, experience, impeccable references, and best-of-class staffing and services. We are currently seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to join our team.
As a Senior Cost Estimator, you will ensure preparation of detailed estimates based on the construction drawings and specifications. In the performance of this function, the Senior Cost Estimator is responsible for the communication of bids and scopes of work to supervisors.
Responsibilities :
- Prepare complete quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope.
- Perform a constructability analysis through the identification of design and constructability issues.
- Develop a value analysis by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient.
- Liaison with subcontractors, design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client.
- Prepare detailed estimate of entire scope of assigned trades, building system, and / or overall project cost, during different phases of design such as Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents.
- Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus, etc.)
- Analyze existing site conditions and all contract documents (plans, specifications, etc.) to determine any required scope that is not indicated.
- Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
- Work with operations staff and fellow estimators to ensure that general conditions and general requirements items are properly addressed in the estimate.
- Obtain and evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work. Determine if scope is covered and manage risk of scope gaps.
- Make recommendations to Chief Estimator and client for contemplated expenditures.
Qualifications & Requirements :
Working Conditions
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.
Triton Construction Company will not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity. In addition, the Triton Construction Company will not permit harassment – sexual or nonsexual – of any employee or applicant for employment.
Company Description
Established in 2002 and headquartered in New York City, Triton Construction Company is a leading general construction, construction management, and consulting firm. Triton Construction was founded upon quality, experience, impeccable references, and best-of-class staffing and services. With many years of combined industry experience and $10 Billion in completed construction work, Triton’s partners understand the goals of our Clients and are able to institute creative, proactive, and effective solutions to their specific needs.
Company Description
Established in 2002 and headquartered in New York City, Triton Construction Company is a leading general construction, construction management, and consulting firm. Triton Construction was founded upon quality, experience, impeccable references, and best-of-class staffing and services. With many years of combined industry experience and $10 Billion in completed construction work, Triton’s partners understand the goals of our Clients and are able to institute creative, proactive, and effective solutions to their specific needs.
