Albany, NY
HW Staffing Solutions has a Direct Hire position for an Estimator in Albany! Our client is looking for someone who has a previous construction background, blue print reading experience, high attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.
The Estimator will be responsible for projecting and controlling construction costs by collecting and studying information; controlling construction costs.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities.
- Prepares construction budget by studying blue prints/plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each elevation.
- Evaluates offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements.
- Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.
- Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information.
- Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
- Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Will mostly handle take offs