Senior Project Estimator - New York

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A rapidly growing ENR Top 100 General Contractor and Construction Management firm with a strong national presence. Headquartered in New York, with offices across key U.S. markets, the company delivers high-quality projects for a diverse client base including Fortune 500 companies, developers, and leading firms across commercial, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use sectors.

The business is known for its strong pipeline, collaborative culture, and focus on building high-performing teams.

On Offer

Salary: $170,000 – $200,000

Responsibilities

  • Lead estimating efforts on complex projects from pursuit through buyout
  • Prepare conceptual budgets across all design phases
  • Perform detailed take-offs across all trades
  • Lead estimate reviews, clearly outlining scope, risks, and pricing strategy
  • Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives
  • Provide input on constructability, phasing, and logistics
  • Manage the full bid process, including subcontractor outreach and bid leveling
  • Identify and resolve scope gaps, overlaps, and risks
  • Build and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships
  • Collaborate with clients, design teams, and internal operations

Requirements

  • College degree preferred
  • 10+ years of estimating experience
  • Experience across ground-up and large-scale renovation projects
  • Strong knowledge of GMP estimating and bid leveling
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications
  • Experience with value engineering
  • Knowledge of the New York market and subcontractor base preferred
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