ProjectEstimator

Company Overview JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, especially when facing bid deadlines. Responsibilities Initiate and manage the entire bid process (CM and GC) inclusive of preparation of detailed bid packages and assure accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors. Prepare estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages: Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents. Prepare quantity take-offs and estimate costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfill all provisions of the contract. Solicit proposals based on drawings, bid packages and subcontractor walk through for each trade. Prepare subcontractor bid forms, scopes of work, etc. for all trades involved in each project. Provide an itemized hard and soft cost breakdown for client approval at the end of Schematic Design; Review design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, generate acceptable value engineering ideas, and prepare life cycle costing. Ensure that estimates comply with the requirements of the overall construction contract and are consistent with corporate guidelines. Assist in the creation of logistics plans and accurately translate them to direct project costs. Compile detailed award packages to pass on to the purchasing team after estimate approval. Consult with architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues. Actively research, solicit, and develop sources/vendors for compiling and maintaining accuracy of cost information. Maintain current on trends in and changes t