Estimator

F.H. Paschen has over 110 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offerMORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate withMORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provideMORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver withMORE Paschen.
Position Overview:
AnEstimator supports and works with management, operations and estimating staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications. The Estimator generates budgets, estimates and proposals with the understanding of the constructability, means and methods, logistics, schedule, risk, and profitability of each project. Must have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles with a wide variety of project types and be capable of estimating hard bid, negotiated and conceptual projects.
Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:
Supervisory responsibility for Project Engineer(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Construction Intern assigned to contract(s) and/or work orders
Create work proposals
Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures.
Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimates figures.
Interact with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners
Administrative point of contact for the owner
Understand details of project scope of work
Create and maintain project cost reports
Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners
Develop field quality assurance and quality control plan with Superintendent
Collaboration of project safety plan with Superintendent(s)
Responsible for managing MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements
Responsible for EEO/Affirmative action contract requirements
Must report to various work locations as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or another degree related to the built environment.
5-8 years estimating, cost control, project management, and/or engineering experience in construction environment.
Knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential.
F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at (phone number removed).
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Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401K matching
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Referral program
Professional development assistance