Senior Estimator

Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Our client, a construction management and general contracting firm, is currently in need of a Senior Construction Estimator for full-time employment.

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing full-scale estimates for mid-high rise residential development projects as well as commercial and hospitality projects.

Construction Estimator Responsibilities:
Prepare estimates for high rise residential development, hospitality, and commercial projects for probable costs of materials, labor and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations,
schematic drawings and specifications
Advise on contract bid procedures, examine and analyze bids, recommend bid awards and conduct negotiations
Establish and maintain contract bid processes
Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Manage and co-ordinate projects, and prepare progress schedules

Requirements:

7+ years experience within construction estimation field
ospecifically in the NYC metro area
2 years working on mid-high rise residential projects
Must have some exposure to hospitality, and commercial projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Office onsite requirement in the Manhattan, NYC
Certifications Desired: CMAA, CCE/A, Commercial Construction Estimator, Construction Management Fundamentals
Must have a bachelors in architecture, construction or civil engineering

Job Summary: