Senior Estimator

SENIOR ESTIMATOR/PURCHASING MANAGER

Job Type Full-time Shift and Schedule Monday to Friday Responsibilities Bidding Maintain an accurate spreadsheet for “Bids Due,” keeping it “real time” at all times. Receive new bids/proposals, analyze scope of work (SOW), determine the most efficient approach for trades and sub-contractors needed and respond to the client. Review and fully understand architectural drawings and bid packets. Furnish RFIs for any clarifications needed. Provide accurate, timely job takeoffs on multiple trades, sub-contractors, materials and insert them into a bid tabulation spreadsheet. Level bids so they can be reviewed and compared to determine if vendors and contractors are apples to apples. Attend pre-bid meetings and set up site visits as needed with sub-contractors for all trades necessary. De-scope vendors and sub-contractors to ensure their bids are accurate. Work with office staff to prepare and submit bids/proposals in a timely manner. Devise a standardization for the bidding process. Maintain and take full ownership of the bidding process. Devise a system for determining whether or not bids are awarded and track or trend by type. Devise a bidding process to show ownership full transparency and what measures were taken to ensure accuracy and accounting for all existing condition. Purchasing Provide pricing for awarded jobs and show projected vs. actual costs for both material and labor. Shop materials with 3 suppliers for optimal pricing. Purchase and track necessary material. Coordinate with in-field project managers to ensure necessary materials are ordered and received in a timely manner for ongoing jobs. Furnish any necessary material submittals. Ensure effective communication of all necessary information with the office, your supervisor, property manager, engineer, etc. Maintain and continue to build upon vendor relationships through active and ongoing communication with sub-contractors and/or potential suppliers. Ensure proficiency in basic Microsoft software, including Word and Excel. Maintain company property, including, but not limited to, vans, cellphones, laptops and attire. As a condition of employment, employees acknowledge a non-solicitation, 2-year non-competition, anti-kickback and confidential information agreement, which is intended to protect the company’s confidential information and business interests. Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Location Eatontown, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr Regalgeneralcontracting