About the Role
Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group, seeks an experienced Estimator focused on commercial interiors in the New York City market. This role is critical to the estimating team, responsible for preparing comprehensive and competitive estimates for interior construction projects. You will collaborate with clients, project managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing and successful project delivery. The Estimator will manage budgeting, bidding, leveling, and project awarding, providing support throughout all construction phases. STO is known for its collaborative approach, client satisfaction, and a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the estimating process on assigned projects totaling $5M - $100M per year.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for interior construction projects, including tenant fit-outs and renovations.
- Perform detailed budgets through the evolution of design documents, inclusive of architectural, structural, and MEPS trades.
- Review and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
- Compile thorough analysis sheets for subcontractor review during the level bid process.
- Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Complete subcontractor bid review and descope, ensuring conformance to project specifications, code requirements, material quality, project schedule, site logistics, insurance, and related items.
- Analyze project risks and opportunities, providing value engineering suggestions.
- Identify omitted items to ensure a complete estimate is provided to the client.
- Manage project kickoff and closeout meetings.
- Maintain engagement from bid phase through project completion for RFIs, change management, ticket pricing, and subcontract execution.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and team members.
- Attend client meetings, engage with and resolve issues regarding pricing and/or estimates.
- Participate in value engineering exercises as needed, obtaining client approval and signoff.
- Participate in team collaboration and development.
Requirements
- BS, BA, or relevant construction experience preferred.
- Preferred areas of study include construction management, engineering, or architecture.
- 5+ years of experience in estimating, purchasing, and related duties.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel).
- Willing to report daily to our Manhattan office.
Skills
- Estimating
- Budgeting
- Bidding
- Leveling
- Project Management
- Cost Estimation
- Value Engineering
- MS Office
- Excel
Location
- Manhattan, NY
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- BS
- BA
- Construction Management
- Engineering
- Architecture
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000 - $180,000
- Discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Home & Auto Insurance
- Family Support
- Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
- Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt
- Time Away Benefits
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Group Legal
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group family of Companies, is known for its collaborative approach, commitment to client satisfaction, and fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
- The STO Building Group family of companies includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland.
- They provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization.
- Learn more about how they partner with clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
