Lead Estimator at Dragados USA in Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and review project plans, requirements, and specifications.


• Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.


• Determine labor and equipment costs.


• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.


• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.


• Understand project logistics and project schedule.


• Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.


• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.


• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)


• Perform certain post-bid buyouts.


• Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.


• Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer -DUSA Team and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors, and project team and is accountable for their actions.


• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture


• A minimum of 7-10 years experience as a Project Manager, Estimator or equivalent


• A minimum of 10 years construction experience


• Private and public works sector experience required


• Experience working on large multi-million dollar projects exceeding 100 million dollars

• Advanced computer skills with estimating software and MS Office


• Effective presentation skills, well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.


• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, Inroads or Geopak desirable


• Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles


• Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects


• Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands