Chief Estimator

Gold Group Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) matching

Parental Leave

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Gold Group Limited in New York City seeks an experienced Chief Estimator to lead cost estimating for major high-end commercial real estate projects. You will steer the preconstruction team, set standards, and mentor juniors while minimizing financial risks.

The role requires senior estimating leadership, a strong background in residential/commercial construction, and advanced Excel and estimating software skills. Comprehensive benefits accompany a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree
• Ideally educated with a Master within a relevant field
• Solid experience at a senior level within cost estimating in the build and construction sector
• Experience in the commercial residential space
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, procurement strategies, and project delivery models
• Advanced level user of MS Excel
• Experience using Estimating packages

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct on cost estimating and play an integral role on major high-end commercial projects
• Act as focal point on all estimating matters, setting standards, methods, and future strategy
• Mentor junior team members and drive disciplined forecasting and risk management
• Involve in quantity take-offs and develop cost estimates to limit financial risks

Skills

Senior leadership

MS Excel

Estimating packages

Cost estimation

Commercial real estate

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Chief Estimator(Commercial Construction, NYC), New York City

c$250,000 - c$300,000 pa + Package (Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) matching, Parental Leave, Professional Development Assistance)

We are currently working with a leading investor developer in NYC who are in the market to attract and bring into the New York office an experienced Chief Estimator who can take on a leadership role within the firm. Previous leadership experience is required and essential, applicants must be able to show examples of leading and mentoring junior members of a team.

You will be hired to lead and direct on cost estimating and play an integral role on their future major high end commercial real estate projects, working with the wider preconstruction team and office heads.

The role would suit someone who is currently in a senior level estimating role for a similar NYC commercial real estate investor / developer, and looking to make a move to a new firm who may be able to offer more prestigious projects to work on and to see your responsibilities and income widen

You will act as the focal point within the firm as the lead on all estimating matters, providing insight and input into standards, methods, and future strategy. Setting the benchmark for others and minimising risks.

You will be involved with quantity take-offs, working on cost estimates, looking to help limit financial risks and improve on forecasting.

About you:

• Relevant bachelor's degree
• Ideally educated with a Master within a relevant field
• Solid experience of working at a senior level within cost estimating in the build and construction sector
• Experience of working in the commercial residential space
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, procurement strategies, and project delivery models.
• Advanced level user of MS Excel
• Experience using Estimating packages

On offer will a competitive salary in the region of $250,000 - $300,000 pa plus a benefits package including Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) matching, Parental Leave, Professional Development Assistance.