Chief Estimator 1 - Railway and Transit

Armand Corporation, an award-winning M/WBE Construction Management firm celebrating over 33 years in the industry, is seeking a full-time Chief Estimator with civil experience relating to railways/transit in the New York City, NY & Newark, NJ area.

The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of experience in the field of construction as a full-time Estimator, with demonstrated projects they have worked on relating to large-scale civil railway construction.

If selected, candidates will need to provide digital proof of licensure and certification for all U.S.-based accolades, including academic degree, before time of interview. Information provided is handled with discrepancy and will be used purely for benefit of employment with various government agency clients and associated background checks.

This is a full-time, on-site position in New York, NY.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Confer with a broad range of technical, professional, and managerial personnel as well as designers, consultants, and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare and/or ensure the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and/or construction.
• Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications, or contract changes.
• Review and report on contract estimates prepared by private consultants; recommend if estimate is appropriate for implementation.
• Participate in cost negotiations.
• Plan, assign, and review the cost estimating work of estimates.
• Perform related tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to construction required.
• 15+ years of professional experience working directly as a full-time Estimator involved in large-scale civil railway construction projects.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat)
• Driver's License preferred.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal/written communication skills