Job Description

Job Summary:

The Junior estimator reports to the Director of Preconstruction and Estimating and responsible for cost calculations to determine how much it will cost to complete a project or provide buyout for a new scope of work and changes to contracted work. Flower Construction is a high end custom RESIDENTIAL builder with projects that include technically challenging pre-war co-ops and townhouses in New York City alongside multi-structured ground up estates, historical preservation and renovation projects.

Responsibilities :

• Manage bid documents and drawings
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Review drawings and takeoff key quantities
• Maintain subcontractor directory and reference databases
• Prepare requests for information and submit to design team
• Communicate with design team, subcontractors, and internally through meetings, formal correspondence, and telephone.
• Assist other staff as needed with change order pricing, subcontractor selection, or other special projects.

Key Skills:

• Able to make a plan, manage the plan, and deliver to a deadline (project management)
• Construction drawing (blueprint) reading
• Microsoft Excel spreadsheets experienced user – must know how to utilize formulas
• On Screen Takeoff, Planswift, Blue beam or other takeoff software
• Knowledge of the construction process – understanding of sequence and trade scopes
• Verbal and written English communication

Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other technical degree
• Prefer 2 to 3 years experience
• Hands-on experience in construction a plus

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