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About the Role
The Senior Estimator serves as a vital function in the growth of a construction company, responsible for accurately estimating total project costs and reviewing subcontractor bids to select the most cost-effective options. This challenging position requires attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and meet bid deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full lifecycle of project estimating, from preliminary concepts through completed bid packages
- Prepare detailed conceptual budgets from pre-construction, concept design, schematic design, and design development documents
- Perform detailed take-offs of all trades
- Initiate and manage entire bid process (CM and GC) inclusive of preparation of detailed bid packages and assure accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors
- Accurately level all subcontractor bids
- Negotiate and purchase all subcontractors including the issuance of purchase orders
- Maintain vendor relationships
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors
- Interfacing with field team by communicating deliverable and procurement schedules
- Interpret drawings and specifications to quantify scope and develop detailed projections for materials, labor, and overall project costs
- Identify potential risks early and propose strategic, cost-efficient solutions to enhance overall project value
- Contribute to client and internal meetings by presenting estimates and supporting value engineering discussions
- Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and capture scope elements not reflected in contract documents
- Guide and support junior estimators while helping refine processes and elevate team performance
Requirements
- Four-year degree and 7-10 years minimum experience in budgeting/estimating
- 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
- Knowledge of New York City subcontractor base
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Procore (preferred but not required)
- Timberline (preferred but not required)
- On-Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required)
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 7-10 years minimum experience
Education Level
- Four-year degree
Salary/Compensations
- $180,000 - $220,000
About the Company
- At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships.
- As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience.
- Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.