Senior Estimator

About the Company

Our client is a leading NYC-based general contractor specializing in ground-up residential construction and major alterations across the five boroughs.

About the Role

Theyre looking for a Senior Estimator with procurement experience who is currently doing this work someone actively pricing ground-up and major alteration projects on active GC bids today not someone coming from owner-side facilities or corporate estimating. This is a hands-on high-visibility role that spans both sides of the pricing process: youll take a set of drawings and turn it into a complete defensible budget or bid and youll also carry that pricing through into subcontractor buyout and procurement as projects move into construction. You understand the real nuances of sequencing a ground-up build know how to price it accurately competitively and on deadline and know how to translate a winning estimate into a well-negotiated buyout.

Responsibilities

• Own the full estimating process for ground-up and major alteration projects from conceptual/preliminary budgeting through detailed takeoffs and final bid submission
• Prepare accurate comprehensive quantity takeoffs and cost estimates across all trades and project phases
• Solicit review and level subcontractor and vendor pricing to ensure scope completeness and cost accuracy
• Lead procurement and buyout efforts post-award soliciting bids negotiating subcontract and purchase order pricing and finalizing scopes in line with the estimate
• Develop and present GMPs hard-bid pricing and budget updates as projects move from preconstruction into construction
• Partner directly with project executives preconstruction teams and project management to align pricing and procurement with the construction schedule and market conditions
• Track material labor and market pricing trends across the NYC metro area to keep estimates and buyout targets current and competitive
• Identify scope gaps value engineering opportunities and cost risks before they threaten budget or schedule
• Maintain organized accurate estimating and procurement records historical cost data and bid/buyout documentation across active pursuits and awarded projects
• Navigate the practical realities of NYC ground-up and major alteration work union labor agreements DOB requirements and site logistics specific to active construction

Qualifications

• Currently working for a general contractor actively estimating ground-up and/or major alteration projects in NYC this is a non-negotiable requirement not a nice-to-have
• Prior experience with subcontractor procurement/buyout in addition to estimating strongly preferred

Required Skills

• Deep present-day understanding of takeoff methodology bid leveling and detailed cost estimating
• Real active knowledge of NYC-area trade pricing labor rates and material costs
• Strong understanding of ground-up construction sequencing and major alteration project nuances
• Procurement/buyout experience soliciting bids negotiating subcontracts and purchase orders and finalizing scopes
• Comfortable making fast accurate pricing decisions under deadline pressure
• Proficiency with construction estimating and project management software (On-Screen Takeoff PlanSwift Procore Timberline Sage or similar)

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health plans available
• Real growth path as our clients project pipeline expands

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusivity.