Senior Estimator (Ground Up)

JRM Construction Management, LLC • New York, NY

1d • $170,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual budgets from pre-construction, concept design, schematic design and design development documents
• Perform detailed take-offs of all trades
• Initiate and manage entire bid process (CM and GC) inclusive of preparation of detailed bid packages and assure accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors
• Accurately level all subcontractor bids with project team
• Maintain vendor relationships
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients and subcontractors
• Interfacing with field team by communicating deliverable and procurement schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees