Senior Estimator (Ground Up)

Job Description:

A Senior Project Estimator serves a vital function in the growth of a construction company. The Senior Project Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a project. They review subcontractor bids in order to choose the most cost effective option. Senior Project Estimator is a challenging position that requires fine attention to detail. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, especially when facing bid deadlines.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as a lead estimator on complex projects from pursuit through buyout
• Prepare detailed conceptual budgets from pre-construction, concept design, schematic design, and design development documents
• Perform detailed take-offs of all trades
• Lead and present internal and client-facing estimate reviews, clearly communicating scope, risks, assumptions, and pricing strategy
• Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization efforts
• Provide constructability, phasing, and logistics input during preconstruction
• Initiate and manage entire bid process (CM and GC) inclusive of bid solicitation, preparation of detailed bid packages, and assure accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors
• Review, analyze, and level bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.
• Identify, document, and resolve scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions, and risks
• Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships
• Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates. Ensure client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors
• Interfacing with operations team by communicating deliverable and procurement schedules

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

• College educated
• Ten years minimum experience in budgeting/estimating ground-up and large scale renovation of residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects
• Knowledge of GMP style estimating and leveling process
• Must be able to efficiently multi-task
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and meet them
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• Ability to value engineer
• Knowledge of New York City subcontractor base and market pricing, union and non-union preferably

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed, the annual salary range for this role is $170,000 - $220,000.

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