Senior Estimator

Come bridge the gap between you and your career goals! 

Recently ranked as a best U.S. construction workplace by Fortune Magazine, MLJ Contracting is driven by passion and built on trust. When you work at MLJ, you work for a company that values your well-being, your talent, and your career aspirations. If you are looking for a fulfilling career, come join our family and turn big ideas into even bigger realities.

As a premier general contractor in the heavy construction market, MLJ Contracting successfully performs major public works projects for client agencies across the New York city area. Proud of our quality workmanship and engaging projects, we always maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Want to build a career that stands the test of time? Join MLJ and lay the foundation for a better future.

The Senior Estimator works both independently and collaboratively with executive management and project teams to estimate project costs for firm fixed-price bids, proposals, and change orders. The Senior Estimator leverages field experience, industry knowledge, and solid analytical skills to prepare accurate quantity take-offs. Fundamental to this role is the ability to make sound assumptions and identify gaps in construction documents.                                                          

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other related field

• Responsible for all aspects of Estimating process


• Conduct thorough analysis of drawings and specifications, ensuring required information is provided. 


• Perform detailed project cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for select trades


• Research selected products from a cost and constructability perspective. 


• Solicit sub-contractor pricing and bids for different trades in preparation of cost estimate and manage the subcontractor RFP process.


• Qualify and level subcontractors’ proposals according to project specifications.


• Itemize trade specific scopes and prepare bid packages.


• Review progress and construction documents for constructability. Lead and participate in discussion regarding alternate detail and materials for specific areas or trades. 


• Provide and present value engineering options and costs.


• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.


• Provide and present estimating productions and scheduling.


• Coordinate administrative staff in sending documents to vendors.


• Interact with clients, architects, engineers and Local Jurisdictions to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs, etc. 


• Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

• Over 10 years of experience with a General Contractor, specializing in heavy civil construction, particularly in public works, infrastructure, and/or transit projects.


• Several experiences with projects valued greater than $100M


• Highly proficient in selected software (Excel, Word, Outlook) HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software and P6 a plus.


• Proven track record of meeting critical project deadlines


• Ability to make informed decisions, work independently, and effectively collaborate with estimating team members.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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