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Estimator

Raya Workforce

Brooklyn, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$75,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Bidding, Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Drawings, Construction Engineering, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Contract Manufacturing, Contract Review, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Detail Oriented, English Language, Entrepreneurship, Financial Control, HVAC, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Process Management, Procurement Strategy, Project Tracking, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Retail Construction, Spanish Language, Value Engineering, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title: Estimator and Bid controller
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Direct hire
Salary: Base $70k-$75k
As an Estimator, you will lead the bidding and cost control process for our retail construction program. You will also help build and manage the company's relationships with manufacturers and vendors, serving as the company's procurement resource. You will also support the Maintenance Department with estimating and quoting on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare, review and submit competitive bids to General Contractors (GCs) for construction and refurbishments.
  • Perform detailed cost estimating, quantity take-offs and value engineering analysis for construction scopes of work.
  • Lead the bid leveling process and manage the award process together with headquarters.
  • Track project costs against approved budgets; monitor change orders, cost overruns and variances, and report findings to management.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms and contract conditions with manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Build and maintain a manufacturer and vendor database; develop preferred-vendor relationships to secure favorable pricing, lead times and contract terms.
  • Provide estimating and quoting for the Maintenance Department's purchase requests and vendor proposals.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of bids, purchase orders, vendor contracts and pricing agreements.
  • Collaborate with the Construction, Maintenance and Accounting teams to align procurement strategy with project and operational needs.
  • Monitor market pricing trends and material costs to keep estimates competitive and accurate.
Requirements:
  • 4+ years of experience in construction estimating cost control or procurement (retail construction experiencepreferred).
  • Experience preparing and leveling GC bids and reviewing construction contracts.
  • Experience with MEP and HVAC estimating is a preferred.
  • Proven experience (Procurement) negotiating with vendors, manufacturers or subcontractors.
  • Proficiency in Excel; experience with estimating or cost-control software is a plus.
  • Must be able to read construction and shop drawings.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented; comfortable managing multiple bids and quotes simultaneously.
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced/entrepreneurial environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.
  • Education: Professional college degree (engineering or construction management preferred).

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