Construction Cost Estimating / Purchasing Position

Design-builder/general contractor in Southern New Jersey / Philadelphia area seeking a career-track building construction cost estimator with some experience. This position is not entry level and requires general contracting knowledge of all trades. An individual with several years of building construction cost estimating experience will enjoy a stable environment with a good salary, benefits and limited travel.

A degree or formal study in a construction, architectural or engineering curriculum is a requirement, along with employment references as an estimator. Success here will depend on a desire to complete and win, along with a collaborative, detail-oriented and highly organized working style. We are open to work with and to develop the right candidate to supplement some missing elements. Office is located in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Position responsibilities & duties include:

• Vendor notifications
• Pre-bid meetings attendance
• Quantity surveys
• Bid preparation
• Pricing negotiations with clients and vendors
• Contract writing
• Management of preconstruction and bid schedules
• Management of project budgets
• Purchasing management
• Departmental organization and management

The successful candidate will possess some or all of the following elements:

• Prior construction estimating experience
• Technical degree in construction management, engineering or architecture
• A passion for construction and the ability to think in terms of costs
• Recommendation(s) to prove past client satisfaction
• Pragmatic understanding of buildings and site work
• Experience with Timberline and Excel, or similar software
• Ability to demonstrate a highly collaborative, team-oriented approach to work
• Understanding of both competitive bid and design-build project delivery systems
• Willingness to grow and change with the company and the marketplace