Senior Estimator
About The Position
A hands-on, high-visibility Senior Estimator role with a New York City general contractor specializing in ground-up residential construction and major alterations across the five boroughs. The position covers the full pricing lifecycle: preparing complete, defensible budgets and bids from project drawings, then carrying pricing into subcontractor buyout and procurement as projects enter construction. The successful candidate is currently estimating active general-contractor bids for NYC ground-up and/or major alteration projects and understands project sequencing, local pricing, and the practical requirements of NYC construction. The role works with project executives, preconstruction teams, and project management to align estimates and procurement with construction schedules and market conditions. It also involves monitoring local labor, material, and market pricing; identifying scope gaps, value engineering opportunities, and cost risks; and maintaining estimating and procurement records for active pursuits and awarded projects.
Requirements
- Currently working for a general contractor and actively estimating ground-up and/or major alteration projects in NYC; stated as a non-negotiable requirement.
- Deep, current understanding of takeoff methodology, bid leveling, and detailed cost estimating.
- Active knowledge of NYC-area trade pricing, labor rates, and material costs.
- Strong understanding of ground-up construction sequencing and major alteration project nuances.
- Ability to make fast, accurate pricing decisions under deadline pressure.
- Proficiency with construction estimating and project management software such as On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Procore, Timberline, Sage, or similar.
Nice To Haves
- Prior subcontractor procurement and buyout experience, in addition to estimating.
Responsibilities
- Own estimating for ground-up and major alteration projects, from conceptual and preliminary budgeting through detailed takeoffs and final bid submission.
- Prepare comprehensive quantity takeoffs and cost estimates across trades and project phases.
- Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and vendor pricing to verify scope completeness and cost accuracy.
- Lead post-award procurement and buyout, including soliciting bids, negotiating subcontract and purchase-order pricing, and finalizing scopes consistent with the estimate.
- Develop and present GMPs, hard-bid pricing, and budget updates as projects progress from preconstruction into construction.
- Coordinate with project executives, preconstruction teams, and project management to align pricing and procurement with construction schedules and market conditions.
- Track NYC metro-area material, labor, and market pricing trends to maintain current, competitive estimates and buyout targets.
- Identify scope gaps, value engineering opportunities, and cost risks before they affect budget or schedule.
- Maintain organized estimating and procurement records, historical cost data, and bid and buyout documentation across active pursuits and awarded projects.
- Account for NYC ground-up and major alteration requirements, including union labor agreements, DOB requirements, and site logistics.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Comprehensive health plans available
- Real growth path as the client's project pipeline expands
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
