Job title : Senior Construction Estimator
Job Location : New York United States
Job type : Full time
Benefits : Health Dental & Vision insurance 401K with Match
Schedule : Monday to Friday
Position Overview:
The Senior Construction Estimator will play a critical role in our company overseeing the estimating team and ensuring accurate competitive and comprehensive project estimates. This position requires a deep understanding of the commercial interior construction industry excellent mentorship and training skills and the ability to cultivate strong relationships with subcontractors and clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in estimating and a proven track record of successful project management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentorship & Training: Lead mentor and train junior estimators ensuring the team maintains high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
- Estimating: Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial interior projects including materials labor and equipment. Review and analyze project specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors suppliers and clients. Cultivate trust and collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
- Bid Coordination: Manage the bid process from start to finish including soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids and ensuring all estimates are thorough and competitive.
- Project Management Support: Work closely with project managers to provide ongoing cost analysis and support throughout the project lifecycle.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends materials and construction methods. Implement best practices in estimating and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 710 years of experience in commercial interiors General Contracting estimating in New York City.
- Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of estimators.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods materials and regulations.
- Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in estimating software and tools.
- Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced highpressure environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and interesting client base.
- Convenient Midtown Manhattan office location.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.