Project Engineer Estimator

Position:         Project Engineer Estimator

Department:   Operations

Reporting to:   VP Project Management

Job Class:       Exempt

Location:         Ridgefield Park, NJ

Summary:

Plans, schedules and coordinates the engineering activities on small to large and/or technically complex projects. Work requires knowledge of the organization’s products and services and the associated engineering work processes. Travels to project meetings and job sites, as necessary. Suggests work process improvements, and implements corrective actions, as necessary, to achieve budgets and schedules. Independently performs most assignments. Receives guidance from project manager on unusual aspects and/or complex problems. Keeps project manager well informed.

Essential Job Functions:

• In coordination with the project team, lead pre-construction cost planning including the development of conceptual, schematic and guaranteed maximum price “GMP” cost estimates.
• Provide value engineering (VE) analysis as an integral part of establishing project control budgets;
• Maintain positive client and investor relationships by providing and facilitating design feedback, cost control, and overall project team communication;
• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized;
• Review plans and specifications, prepare quantity takeoffs, and solicit bids on assigned projects to deliver professional and accurate cost forecasts.
• Identify scope gaps and ensure appropriate accounting for such items in overall estimating package;
• Prepare cost related reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends;
• Evaluate all aspects of an estimate including insurance, bonding, and general conditions;
• Identify and qualify new suppliers and subcontractors while maintaining healthy existing relationships;
• Manage trade buy-out procedures including bid list creation, scope leveling and contract negotiation. Strong scope writing and bid leveling skills across all trades is required;
• Work with other Engineers, Project Management, and Sales team to review and improve cost estimating and constructability;
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts;
• Ability to prepare and manage preconstruction schedules and preliminary construction schedules.

Skills requirements:

• Excellent written and oral skills and an effective presenter.

• Organizes, prioritizes and plans work activities, while using time efficiently.

• Organizes, plans, prioritizes, and reviews the work of other engineers.

• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, while developing alternative solutions, if necessary.

• Understands business implications of decisions and activities.

• Works with administrative supervision and effectively manages multiple and conflicting priorities.

• Works cooperatively with others as a team member and/or leader.

• Understands both the technical and commercial aspects of the organization’s projects and proposals.

Education and experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Well-developed knowledge of the engineering work processes, principles and practices associated with organization products and services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the organization’s technology in general and knowledge and understanding of how the work integrates into a complete project.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience.

Jiangnan Environmental Technology, Inc. is an EOE company with competitive benefits and compensation.