Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

We are currently looking for a full-time Quantity Surveyor who is willing to work under the EST schedule. Our Company is based in New York and specializes in high-end residential and commercial renovations. The Manhattan-based firm works with New York’s most discerning clients and talented designers and architects. Over the past 10 years, Cooper Development has completed more than 1,000 exceptional homes.

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Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Construction Estimator
Has experience using planswift
Basic understanding of project management concepts
Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis, and estimation metrics
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Well-organized and reliable
BS in engineering
Willing to work under EST (Night Shift)

Responsibilities:

-Review architectural plans and prepare quantity needs
-Estimate the quantity and costs of materials
-Prepare contracts and documents
-Set budgets for payments, inventory needs, and materials
-Analyze costs for maintenance and additional building needs
-Track changes in plans or constructions; update budgets
-Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors
-Hire and document contractors and subcontractors
-Act as a liaison between clients and site managers/engineers
-Keep track of construction materials and inventory
-Identify potential financial or construction risks
-Advise clients on improvements, strategies, and/or estimated costs
-Prepare payments for contractors and subcontractors
-Document progress, materials, and reports on the project
-Advice on property taxes, regulations, and local laws
-Source maintenance costs and facilities management for clients
-Develop and maintain working relationships with contractors and subcontractors
-Utilize software to calculate, record, and track inventory and estimates
-Analyze completed projects to determine ROI and compare costs