Senior Estimator

Shawmut•New York, NY

11d•$130,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to work closely with the operations team and contribute to project planning and estimating from early concept through construction documentation. The role requires a relationship-focused, collaborative professional who can develop a thorough understanding of project strategy, analyze estimating documents, assess risk, establish budgets, and prepare and present estimates and proposals to clients. The position also involves coordinating trade bidding, identifying value-engineering opportunities, and managing multiple activities and deadlines. Shawmut is a 100% employee-owned company with 15 offices nationwide. The New York base salary range for this position is $130,000–$220,000; placement within the range depends on factors including experience, project capability, and internal equity.

Requirements

7 to 10+ years of estimating experience.
Expertise in Core & Shell, Base Building, and Interiors estimating.
Experience with large commercial, hospitality, and mid-rise/mixed-use projects.
Experience estimating all trades, including Civil, Structural, and MEP.
Experience in conceptual estimating and budgeting.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Broad knowledge of trade scopes, time frames and field execution, and typical missed scope or exposures.
Solid conceptual estimating experience.
Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with On Screen Take Off.
Experience with Timberline (Precision Estimating).

Responsibilities

Partner with operations team members to plan jobs before project initiation, including general conditions studies, procurement schedules, and logistics.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and apply it throughout the estimating process.
Understand estimating documents and provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Prepare GMPs and present the budget development process from Concept, SD, and DD through CD.
Develop conceptual estimates with limited information and quickly understand owner and architect requirements.
Review and understand bid documents and assess project risks.
Establish the pre-construction budget and manage associated funds.
Prepare comprehensive bid packages and distribute them to trades.
Coordinate with the Shawmut Design and Construction Self Perform Division to identify revenue opportunities.
Obtain the best bids for each trade based on project needs.
Structure a fair and comprehensive final subcontractor bid process using information from previous budgets and clear written scopes, logistics, and project information so bidders are pricing the same work.
Review and level quotes and estimates with the project team and prepare recommendations.
Develop meaningful project-specific value-engineering strategies.
Present information and proposals effectively to clients based on their needs and preferences, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Manage time and deadlines across several activities and projects.
Identify marketplace escalation factors for specific materials and labor rates.
Provide leadership and strong written and verbal communication with the team.