Lackawanna. Empire Building Diagnostics. $65,000 - $75,000/year.

EBD is a 38-year-old construction company headquartered in Buffalo, New York with branch offices in Albany and Syracuse.

EBD provides employees with a positive, welcoming, and safe work environment. We offer continuous training on safety and professional development that surpasses most companies in our industry.

EBD is looking for Project Estimator to join our growing team. In this role the Project Estimator would assist in preparing pricing estimates on new projects and estimating prices on change orders on existing contracts.

Responsibilities:

Consult with a broad range of personnel and consultants to coordinate and establish a detailed cost estimate.

Aid in preparation of cost estimates including but not limited to: labor, materials, equipment costs.

Exercise good judgment and experience in working with purchasing, labor, equipment, and transportation costs to arrive at a full cost estimate with appropriate profit margins to achieve the Companys goals.

Participate in developing of cost evaluations relating to design and documents, contract drawings, specifications, or contract changes.

Read and understand job bid instructions and detailed specifications.

Research documents for job details.

Prepare material takeoffs from construction project design drawings to assist in the creation of complete project material lists that include everything needed for the installation phase of the projects.

Maintain continuity among project managers by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored properly.

Support activities led by Senior Estimator to improve labor and material estimates.

Prepare and maintain estimating schedule and other deadlines.

Attend pre-bid job walks to better understand scope of work. Occasionally this requires a day trip (less than 4 hours) to the project location. Mileage and/or gas compensation is provided.

Participate in post-construction meetings on each job to provide feedback to the team and the estimating staff.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction drawings.

Effective multi-tasker

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Must have great accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong computer skills: including Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and network/cloud storage locations.

Ability to use manual scale ruler and online takeoff tools for plan takeoffs.

Work with database application forms to enter bid details and print proposals.

A satisfactory combination of education and experience.

2+ year degree in a relevant field preferred.

Some experience in the construction industry or field preferred.

Reliable transportation and a drivers license are required.

Follow link to apply through Indeed.com: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Empire-Building-Diagnostics-1/jobs?jk=6b4938072020ddeb&start=0

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