Construction Estimator-Poughkeepsie, NY (230C)Laland Baptiste, LLC is a certified minority and woman owned construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves as being loyal and reliable to our customers, clients, and our greatest assets, our people. Laland Baptiste is dedicated to providing unparalleled services throughout the construction life cycle. These services include Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation.Our clients include NYS Office of General Services, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, State University of New York, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreations and Historic Preservation.
SCOPE: Candidate will work in the Cost Review Unit department in the Poughkeepsie, NY office. Review orders on contract from field estimators for contract compliance. Manage all orders on contract within a geographical location. Estimate and negotiate orders on contract with contractors in accordance with the contract. Review dispute letters, analyze contract documents and make contract interpretation on validity of dispute. Act as liaison between contractors, field personnel, client, executive staff and contract management on issues and complex matters.
REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or associates degree with 2 years' of estimating experience or 4 years' experience as an estimator.
- OSHA 30.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel.
- Estimating experience in all areas of construction preferred.
- Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate with all management levels.
- Must have exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
PAY RATE:$40.00-$50.00/Hourly Salary. Actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications, education, skills, and experience.
JOB LOCATION: On-Site at the Poughkeepsie, NY Office*This is a long-term immediate opportunity.*
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LALAND BAPTISTE:Medical / Prescription PlanDental / Vision PlanLife InsuranceShort / Long Term Disability PlanFlexible Spending Accounts401KVacation, Holiday, and Personal DaysSick LeaveLaland Baptiste LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer