Architecture, Construction and Engineering 
Recruiting Staffing Firm
Located in the Washington DC Metro Area since 1999

Construction Estimator will analyze blueprints and specifications to accurately prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

Responsibilities will include performing material take-offs from drawings, contacting subcontractors and suppliers for pricing, travel to job sites to gather information on field conditions, and identification of all cost factors including but not limited to material, labor, equipment, etc. Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities. Prepares construction estimates by studying construction blueprints, technical specifications, and identifying project costs for each element of the proposed improvements. Evaluates all quotes and proposals to ensure compliance with scope of work. Provides written contract brief on special bid stipulations (including but not limited to specialty training, compliance requirements for Set-Aside projects, etc.) Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information as may pertain to bidding. Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. With the use of bid tabulations, periodically reviews the efficacy and accuracy of estimating efforts. Attends pre-bid meetings and walk through, and at all other times when necessary, travels to jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required, and other factors.
Monitor and track any changes to solicitations and Request for Proposals (RFPs) such as Amendments and/or Addenda and ensure estimate reflects all modifications. Contributes to team efforts by providing support to the Team as needed.

This position is part of the Owner's Representative Team for the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), conducting the initial Programming of construction projects within the FAA New York Region of Airports.

The Construction Administrator documents all construction activities and evaluates the progress of construction projects. Ensures strict compliance with budgets, coordinates construction projects, and maintains legal regulations are strictly adhered to. Assists contractors with the evaluation of contract documents and preparing reports for deficiencies in the project. Understands project specifications and architectural documents, conducts on-site inspection of construction progress, and ensures compliance to all time frames. Carrying out on-site inspection of construction progress.

The Scheduler will work as an Owner’s Representative as part of the team who will be handling the Programming for the Construction Projects within the New York Region.

The Scheduler will prepare summary level and detailed schedules for proposed or current construction projects. Schedules will be prepared using a bar chart or CPM format as required by the project team or owner. These are used to determine overall project duration, general conditions, and are to be inserted into the proposal that will be submitted to the client.

The Scheduler will prepare and assist in scheduling relative to ‘contract’ schedule vs. accelerated schedule as required by the project team. Provide schedules that will need to be issued with contracts or bid documents to subcontractors and suppliers. Cost/resource loading of schedules (and reporting) when required. The Scheduler will work with subcontractors and suppliers to establish timely deliveries of equipment and materials, Performs Progress / Schedule Updates: Visit and walk projects to gather and update information. Interface with the project team with regard to schedule actuals and projections. Provide as-built schedule information for use in the project completion reports.