Construction Estimator

Calling All Estimators: Help Us Build Dreams at Visions Designers-Builders Inc.

Job Title: Construction Estimator

Company Name: Visions Designers- Builders Inc

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Location: Huntington, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

Full Job Description

As a Construction Estimator, you will be a vital member of the pre-construction team, contributing to the planning and budgeting process of our projects. Your main responsibility will be to prepare both preliminary budget forecasts and detailed cost estimates, primarily based on conceptual or preliminary design drawings, which may lack detailed specifications. You will focus on estimating commercial remodeling and high-end residential renovation and alteration projects, not just new builds. Drawing on your project management experience and a deep understanding of the unique challenges in remodeling/renovation work, you will ensure accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the estimation process, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver reliable and precise solutions.

Who we are:

As a Construction Estimator, you will be a vital member of the pre-construction team, contributing to the planning and budgeting process of our projects. Your main responsibility will be to prepare both preliminary budget forecasts and detailed cost estimates, primarily based on conceptual or preliminary design drawings, which may lack detailed specifications. You will focus on estimating commercial remodeling and high-end residential renovation and alteration projects, not just new builds. Drawing on your project management experience and a deep understanding of the unique challenges in remodeling/renovation work, you will ensure accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the estimation process, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver reliable and precise solutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop accurate and detailed preliminary budget estimates for both commercial and residential remodeling projects, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates, encompassing labor, materials, overhead, and other key project factors.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to gather critical information and ensure estimates are precise and reflective of project needs.
• Accountable for creating and defining detailed subcontractor scopes of work, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives and specifications.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and other project documentation to create thorough time, cost, and labor estimates that support successful project execution.
• Monitor project costs throughout the construction process, providing regular updates and proactive recommendations to both management and clients to keep projects on track.
• Conduct on-site visits to assess project scope, identify requirements, and verify field conditions, ensuring accurate and realistic estimates.
• Maintain meticulous and organized records of all estimates, project documentation, and correspondence for future reference and auditing.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of bid proposals, ensuring they are professionally delivered and tailored to meet client needs and expectations.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Ability and Other Characteristics:

• A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience as a construction estimator, or Project Manager specializing in commercial remodeling and high-end residential projects.
• Proven project management expertise, with a demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Strong analytical acumen and exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precise and reliable cost estimates.
• Proficiency in a range of estimating software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Expertise in construction management tools such as ProCore, material takeoff software like PlanSwift, and UDA Construction Online Estimating.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, team members, and subcontractors.
• Capacity to work autonomously, as well as a collaborative team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam Revu for document management, markup, and project review.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and presentation skills for frequent contact with clients and co-workers.
• Highly developed problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Mature leader who maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, integrity, and social/cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses to reward exceptional contributions.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with company match to support long-term financial goals.
• Ample opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement to help you grow within the organization.
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• OSHA 10 or 30 (Preferred)

Work Location:

• In person
• Huntington, NY, 11743

Join Visions Designers- Builders Inc and lead our construction projects to success. Apply today and be part of our commitment to excellence in commercial construction!As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity in our workforce, recognizing that innovation thrives on varied perspectives. We embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, and education, without regard to race, age, gender, or sexual identity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000