Job Description: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.
Responsibilities and Duties- Serve as a lead estimator on complex projects from pursuit through buyout
- Prepare detailed conceptual budgets from pre-construction, concept design, schematic design, and design development documents
- Perform detailed take-offs of all trades
- Lead and present internal and client-facing estimate reviews, clearly communicating scope, risks, assumptions, and pricing strategy
- Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization efforts
- Provide constructability, phasing, and logistics input during preconstruction
- Initiate and manage entire bid process (CM and GC) inclusive of bid solicitation, preparation of detailed bid packages, and assure accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors
- Review, analyze, and level bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.
- Identify, document, and resolve scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions, and risks
- Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractors.
- Develop and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships
- Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates. Ensure client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors
- Interfacing with operations team by communicating deliverable and procurement schedules
Educational and Professional Qualifications:- 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
Salary Information- To the extent this position is performed, the annual salary range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000.
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