Job Description:
New York Crystal Cleaning Corp. and Vaggelas Construction Group are leading providers of general Construction and Maintenance service companies in NYC and Long Island. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Estimator to join our team.
We are looking for a motivated Estimator to support our business development efforts by securing contracts and building relationships with city agencies. The ideal candidate will be trying to gain contracts with NYC agencies such as Department of Transportation, New York Housing Authority, School Construction Authority, and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating, along with exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Daily Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Research and Identify Potential Contract opportunities with city agencies.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in city government.
Prepare accurate and competitive bids and proposals for construction and cleaning projects.
Collaborate with project managers and other team members to gather necessary information for estimating purposes.
Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to determine project scope and requirements.
Conduct site visits and assessments as needed to gather information for estimates.
Keep abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape to inform pricing strategies.
Present estimates and proposals to clients and negotiable terms as necessary.
Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing and quotes.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and requirements.
Job Requirements:
Skills & Abilities:
Strong Knowledge of PROCORE.
Knowledge of Project Management, Estimating, and Construction & Cleaning management. Software (Plan Swift, Timberline, and On-Screen Takeoff.)
Detailed Take-off organization.
Knowledge of Labor output, and labor rates and how they vary by job and location.
Knowledge of material costs and variations causes by time constraints.
Understand the specific and industry related construction specifications
Ability to cost and price non-standard construction details.
Develop and understand job specific comprehensive scopes of work to schedule accordingly
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong letter writing skill set.
Innovative problem solving.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Or Equivalent) for construction science or related field of study.
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office products; specifically, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Proficiency with reading construction plans, specifications, and vendor product data information.
- Familiarity with construction project delivery methods and practices.
Personal Characteristics:
Develops, maintains, and fosters a positive "can-do" attitude concerning the job and our company with both customers and fellow employees.
Initiates and promotes teamwork concepts.
Develops, improves, and maintains communication skills with others.
Develops and understands systems of priorities and time management.
Utilizes time appropriately.
Develops and initiates improvements to company business methods and practices.
Ability to stay calm during busy hard working stressful periods.
For consideration, please send resume of Estimating Experience specifically regarding detailed scheduling and Estimating abilities to us for review and consideration.
MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO BID AND PREPARE BID DOCUMENTS FOR FEDERAL, CITY, AND STATE AGENCIES.
MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW HOW TO WORK PROCORE.
MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF PLANSWIFT OR SIMILAR TAKE OFF SOFTWARE.
MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO WRITE PROPOSALS, REVIEW SUIBMITTALS, RFI’S, RFP, AND ALL ASPECTS OF AN ESTIMATING POSITION.
