Estimator at Greenman-Pedersen Inc in Jersey City, New Jersey

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Job Description



GPI is seeking an Estimator for a variety of transit projects in NY NJ region. This position will support estimation efforts for one of the key transit agencies in the NY NJ region and the position will require involvement in several projects simultaneously.


Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!



GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com



Responsibilities

• Perform activities related to estimating all elements of project cost including labor, materials and equipment, supplies, consumables and expenses, construction equipment rental and operating costs, contingency, escalation, program risk, etc.


• Demonstrates an understanding of degrees of uncertainty that applies to estimates as they are developed throughout the project life cycle.


• Narrate assumptions and risks to develop contingency proposals for the project.


• Prepare ranges of estimates for an overall estimate, together with optimistic and pessimistic targets.


• Ensures that estimates are continually reviewed and revised as and when new information becomes available or any information is revised, and more is known about the project.


• Ensures that the comparative techniques are used when possible.


• Quantifies top-down estimates to reflect project factors such as escalation, currency, local market conditions.


• Review estimates prepared by consultants and contractors.


• Prepare cost estimates for analyzing value engineering studies.


• Assist in constructability reviews, and perform quantity take offs as needed.


• Support negotiations for settling contract change modifications and potential claims.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.


• Review/negotiate costs for all change orders and field orders.


• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel.


• Prior estimating experience in Transit preferred.


• Support negotiations for settling contract change modifications and potential claims.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration


• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site


• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language


• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members


• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working