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DRL SERVICES LLC
Cost Estimator/Asst Project Manager
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What they do
An Assistant Project Manager assists a project manager on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Provides site management for large construction projects. Assists with managing cost estimates and bids; manages contractors and subcontractors, project budgets and schedules.
$79,287 / year median in New Jersey
+15% projected growth
Job Description
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- Prepare Cost estimates and conduct quantity takeoffs to determine the quantities of materials and labor required for a project based on its specifications and plans. Gather and analyze data on materials, labor rates, and equipment costs.
- Proficiency on reviewing project specifications, blueprints, and other relevant documents to understand the scope, materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
- Utilize RS Means to create detailed cost estimates, including unit prices, productivity rates, and location-specific adjustments.
- Customize RS Means data to address unique project needs such as specialized materials or construction methods.
- Review historical data and RS Means benchmarks to ensure cost estimates align with industry standards.
- Analyze architectural and engineering drawings to understand project scope and identify cost-driving factors such as material specifications, labor requirements, and project timeline.
- Perform detailed cost breakdowns for each project phase, including preliminary, design development, and construction documents.
- Coordinate with project managers and design teams to validate cost estimates against project budgets and timelines.
- Review and interpret complex construction blueprints and drawings to calculate detailed quantities for materials, equipment, and labor.
- Cross-check specification books and submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
- Draft and process subcontractor purchase orders, ensuring alignment with project budgets and timelines, while monitoring change orders.
- Ensure Quality and Workmanship for the Construction and Renovation of Buildings (General Construction, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Work)
- Utilize RS Means to create detailed cost estimates, including unit prices, productivity rates, and location-specific adjustments.
- Customize RS Means data to address unique project needs such as specialized materials or construction methods.
- Extract and integrate data from Egordian's database to develop cost estimates for complex projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Build advanced Excel templates with formulas, pivot tables, and macros to streamline material quantity calculations.