MEP Estimator (Sr. Estimator - Aviation)

MEP Estimator (Sr. Estimator - Aviation)

Newark, New Jersey, United States

About the Job

How will you contribute to the team?

• Analyzes blueprints and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates
• Performs accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents
• Leads the development of conceptual and feasibility cost model estimates utilizing historic benchmarking information and industry experience in order to develop complete early stage cost estimate forecasting.
• Obtains accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates.
• Reviews inputted estimate takeoff information in CATO for specific disciplines in order to provide check to assess accuracy and suitability for project type and specific project requirements.
• Reviews and finalizes estimate unit cost pricing to reflect current market conditions and specific project logistics.
• Reviews historic benchmark cost information and highlights variances.
• Works with architects and engineers to develop clear understanding of project scope during preparation of estimate. Develops relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.
• Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explain variance cost drivers.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelors Degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus minimum 5 years aviation experience preferred.
• Without a degree, required fifteen years of experience.
• Computer skills required. Part of our On-Call/On-Site Cost Estimating based out of Newark Airport (EWR) for the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PA).
• Provide high level cost estimates for various cost studies, and projects for the EWR Redevelopment program including:
• New EWR Airtrain and related Air Train Stations
• New proposed Terminal B planning program
• Landside sitework and utilities projects associated with the Air train project
• Improvements and relocation of airport facilities to accommodate the EWR Redevelopment program.
• Work independently with PA engineers to provide cost estimates and reconcile with contractor bids.
• Fluent in MS Excel, On- Screen takeoff and SharePoint document control.
• Full time role based out of EWR with 5 days a week on site requirement, mandated by the PA.

Expected compensation range is between $130,000 - $140,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.