Job Description
Estimating & Preconstruction Job
The client is a well-established site development and civil construction contractor serving public and private sector clients throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region. The company specializes in site excavation, underground utilities, earthwork, stormwater systems, roadway improvements, and infrastructure construction, earning a reputation for delivering complex projects through strong field execution, safety, and customer service. They prides themselves on maintaining a collaborative culture where employees are empowered to make decisions, develop professionally, and play a direct role in the company's continued growth and success.
Estimating & Preconstruction:
- Review plans, specifications, and bid documents to prepare accurate project estimates.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, paving, drainage, and related civil scopes.
- Solicit and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
- Develop detailed project budgets and bid proposals.
- Identify project risks, scope gaps, and value engineering opportunities.
- Participate in bid strategy and project pursuit meetings.
Project Management:
- Manage projects from award through closeout.
- Develop and maintain project schedules and milestone tracking.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, and equipment resources.
- Monitor project performance related to schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
- Review and approve subcontractor invoices, pay applications, and purchase orders.
- Prepare and negotiate change orders and contract modifications.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in civil construction estimating and project management.
- Strong knowledge of sitework, excavation, utilities, paving, and infrastructure projects.
- Experience preparing competitive estimates and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Strong negotiation, leadership, and client-facing communication skills.
- Proficiency with estimating and project management software.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Valid driver's license and ability to visit project sites throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region.
What's on Offer
- Base salary dependent upon experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Technology package including laptop and mobile phone
Job summary:
Sector Construction Sub Sector Estimator Industry Property Where Swedesboro Contract Type PermanentNumbers & Facts
| Location | Swedesboro, NJ |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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