Senior Estimator

Description

• Solicit, analyze, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor quotes
• Oversee preparation of all subcontracts by Procurement Manager, in collaboration with the Program Manager. Visit job sites to capture site-specific conditions, as required
• Support and collaborate with designers, project managers, engineering, and construction teams
• Develop iterative detailed conceptual and hard‑bid cost estimates during all design phases, working with design and design assist teams
• Actively communicate cost implications and value engineering suggestions as design evolves
• Keep abreast of industry trends, material pricing, subcontractor rates, and market conditions to ensure competitive estimates
• Work directly with assigned Project Managers to finalize project budgets.
• Monitor budgets during pre‑construction and post‑award phases; compare actual costs to estimates and help refine estimating accuracy over time
• Oversee preparation and assembly of bid packages, proposals, RFIs, change orders, and presentations; ensure accuracy and consistency in estimating documentation
• Develop construction schedules, including cost-loaded schedules.
• Work directly with the Purchasing Manager to ensure the buy out construction trades is within budget
• Review architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation to determine scope and prepare take-offs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors
• Oversee the compilation of bids and estimates for construction and design build project.

Requirements

• Familiarity with requirements of contracts specifications and drawings.
• Experience with Primavera P6, a plus.
• Understanding of unit rates for all trades of construction.
• Understanding of project constructability whether inferred or objective for all construction trades.
• Strong understanding of unions and local material markets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and Procore.
• Knowledge, skills and experience with construction methods, techniques and standards in the States of New York and New Jersey.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Understanding subcontracts and the terms and conditions of purchase orders.
• Minimum 7 years of estimating experience.
• Travel throughout the Tri-State area required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance