Job Description Job Summary Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job Description
Job Title:
Estimating Coordinator
Division:
Contract Management
Reports To:
Deputy Director - Contract Management
Employment Status: Full Time Long-Term Temporary
Job Summary
This position analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, change orders, and other documentation to
prepare time, cost and labor estimates for construction projects or services by performing the following
duties as outlined below. Residency in New Jersey is a requirement for consideration for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
2. Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning,
organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors, general contractors or
subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
3. Develops independent estimates for school facilities in preconstruction phase for Capital Plan,
Emergent and Grant projects as required by Program Operations.
4. Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost data or effective
cost reductions.
5. Prepare an independent estimate for change orders and makes recommendations to Cost
Engineers as to merit and cost settlements.
6. Consults with clients, design contractors, or other individuals to formulate/ reconcile estimates
and resolve issues.
7. Participates in cost estimate review of various school projects at each phase with the design team,
Consultants and Program Operations staff.
8. Assists in the development of construction cost estimate formats, standards and unit rates.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
2. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
3. Excellent presentation skills and ability to effectively respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
4. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to follow oral or written directions, functions effectively under pressure while
adhering to strict deadlines; possess strong organization skills with an emphasis on detail.
6. Strong analytical skills and ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw
valid conclusions.
7. Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of algebra, plane and solid
geometry and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and
proportions to practical situations.
8. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram
form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Required Education and Experience
1. Minimum Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.
Bachelors degree preferred
2. Ten years relevant estimating experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
3. Experience in reading and interpreting contract documents such as drawings/plans, specifications
and forms of agreement.
Physical Demands
Minimal
Certificates and Licenses Required
Valid drivers’ license