Estimator

INTRODUCTION 

BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.

WHY BRAVO?

At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you’ve always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.

BRAVO offers excellent benefits including:

• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
• 401(k) WITH MATCH
• ACCIDENT INSURANCE
• LIFE INSURANCE
• REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS 
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY
• COMMUTER BENEFITS
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Location: Queens, New York

Job Type: Full Time, Day Shift

Bradford Construction currently has an opportunity for an experienced Estimator with one of our clients, a NYC Public Agency.

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with a diverse range of technical, professional, and managerial staff—as well as designers, consultants, and contractors—to coordinate and develop comprehensive cost estimates.
• Prepare, or ensure the preparation of, detailed cost estimates across all phases of design and construction.
• Oversee the creation of quantity take-offs and cost evaluations based on design documents, construction drawings, specifications, and contract modifications.
• Review and analyze cost estimates submitted by external consultants, providing recommendations on their suitability for implementation.
• Participate in cost-related negotiations to support project planning and budgeting efforts.
• Lead, assign, and review the work of team members involved in cost estimating activities.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, with at least five years being in one or more estimating disciples such as architecture, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.

Education: Bachelors' degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.  #LI-Onsite 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.