Senior Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

At Jacobs, what we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you're interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We are looking for a Construction Estimator who is driven by exceeding expectations to join our collaborative project team in any of our offices in Albany, Saratoga, Comstock, Dannemora, Watertown, NY.

In the role you'll have the opportunity to work on active projects coordinating the progression of trades and design-field staff. You'll provide support to the Project Managers by developing and maintaining project cost/change controls, project budget, review contractor's unit price estimate, prepare new cost estimates, assist in reviewing process with the contractors, perform cost analysis, and change order estimates/negotiations, document control, scheduling, and RFI's. You'll be tasked with ensuring the project moves ahead to completion according to client standards by analyzing drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

Bring your talent for multi-tasking and extreme organizational skills, and we'll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you!

Responsibilities:

• Review of orders on contract for contract/procedural compliance
• Review/negotiate all orders on contract for projects within the Division of Construction - Region 5
• Review and estimate construction costs for both new and rehabilitation projects
• Act as liaison between contractors, field personnel, client, executive staff and contract management on issues and complex matters
• Assist with the review of project claims when requested
• Develop cost estimates for project teams

Here's what you'll need:

• Shall possess, at a minimum, six (6) years of experience respectively, in cost estimating, including the cost preparation/review of architectural, mechanical, electrical systems/components of building construction projects, along with the review/negotiation of cost proposals.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field with two (2) years of construction estimating experience, OR associates degree with four (4) years of construction estimating experience
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with construction estimating software - i.e. Means CostWorks #EastPMCM #NorthPMCM #LI-SD2

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $110,000.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper $120,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $120,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

Dannemora - New York - United States

Comstock - New York - United States