Cost Manager/Senior Estimator-General Construction
About The Position
The Senior Cost Manager / Senior Estimator will lead the firm's Cost Management and Estimating practice in New York City and manage a team of Project Engineers and Estimators. The role combines technical estimating expertise, team leadership, and strategic client advisory work for developers, investors, institutions, owners, public-private partnerships, and nonprofit organizations on complex construction projects throughout the United States. The position is responsible for developing conceptual budgets, design estimates, GMP estimates, cost models, and value engineering solutions, while advising clients throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will mentor staff, improve estimating processes, establish standards and quality controls, and build long-term client relationships. The work environment is flexible and hybrid, combining office work, client sites, and occasional travel to project locations across the United States as business needs require.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- At least 10 years of progressive estimating or cost management experience.
- At least 3 years of experience leading teams and managing technical staff.
- Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
- Strong understanding of construction estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost management.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience interacting with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- One or more of the following highly desirable but non-mandatory certifications: Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), Professional Engineer (PE), Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the estimating and cost management department.
- Mentor, coach, and develop Project Engineers and Estimators.
- Balance departmental workload, staffing, and project priorities.
- Prepare conceptual budgets and detailed cost estimates throughout all phases of design.
- Produce schematic, design development, GMP, and final construction estimates.
- Develop quantity takeoffs using plans, specifications, and conceptual information.
- Establish and maintain estimating standards, QA/QC procedures, and best practices.
- Maintain and improve the firm's historical cost database.
- Review and reconcile change orders and cost impacts.
- Lead subcontractor and supplier pricing efforts.
- Manage bid solicitation and proposal evaluation.
- Analyze project logistics, schedules, general conditions, and constructability impacts.
- Develop value engineering recommendations that reduce costs without compromising quality.
- Monitor construction market trends and material pricing.
- Build relationships with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and trade partners.
- Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus.
- Profit sharing opportunities.
- 100% company-paid medical insurance.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Professional development allowance.
- Flexible hybrid work environment.
- Life insurance.
- AD&D coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Commuter pre-tax benefits.
- Legal plan.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
