Construction Cost Estimator

KITH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Construction Cost Estimator to join their dynamic Expansion Team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with project management and design teams to prepare comprehensive cost estimates for retail projects, manage budgets, and assist in financial planning for future initiatives. Your expertise in construction estimating and quantity surveying will be crucial in ensuring project success and cost efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading lifestyle brand that values innovation and creativity, while working in a vibrant and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in cost management for commercial and retail projects.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating and quantity surveying.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating services and project budgets for retail projects.
• Conduct cost reporting and control processes, ensuring budget adherence.

Skills

Construction Estimating

Quantity Surveying

Excel

Estimating Software

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

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Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Status: 100% on-site
Compensation: $90,000-105,000

KITH is looking for a Cost Estimator to join the Expansion Team. The Cost Estimator will work alongside the project management and design teams to prepare cost estimates and reports of all live retail projects. They will also manage all project budgets and assist the Finance team in setting budgets for future projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage estimating services for all retail projects by developing project estimates (relating to construction, consultant fees, FF&E and other costs), reviewing estimations with construction and design teams, presenting value engineering recommendations and risk assessments, meeting with vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs, and reviewing estimates by utilizing benchmark data collected from other projects.
• Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedule, reviewing & presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budget & spend forecast, developing & maintaining commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with project team & vendors.
• Manage cost control process by reviewing payment applications, liaising with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements, reviewing requests for change orders from vendors & making recommendations and using dispute prevention/management/resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions, change orders, and contractual disputes.
• Manage & monitor invoicing process.
• Benchmark performance against other successful commissions.
• Hold post-contract reviews with the client to establish a lessons learned document and apply lessons to create training manual.
• Develop procedures governing handover of project.

Special Projects/Tasks

• Assist the CFO and Expansion team in creating budgets for all projects based on historical data and available local market data prior to project kick off.
• Build cost reports for all retail projects from Schematic Design through to IFC.
• Live cost estimating on materials and equipment during design phases.
• Assist with bid levelling during bid process.
• Reconcile project budgets upon completion.
• Assist finance team with closeout and balancing of all projects upon completion.
• Liaise with all internal departments to review and assist in maintaining overall budget (FF&E, Equipment, Materials etc).

Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or related fields.
• 5 + years experience in a cost management role on commercial and retail real estate or related fit-out construction projects.
• Retail and Luxury Retail experience is preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of construction estimating and/or quantity surveying.
• Strong technical experience with Excel and estimating/take off software.
• Strong oral and written communicator adept at presenting in large meetings.

Who We Are

Established in 2011, Kith is a leading lifestyle brand and progressive retail concept that’s celebrated globally for its ability to tell stories, evoke nostalgia, and connect product to the passion it’s woven with. Now in its eleventh year of business, Kith has in-house apparel lines for men, women and children, an ice cream parlor in every flagship, a full-service restaurant, and a retail footprint in three continents.

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Kith Founder Ronnie Fieg rose the ranks from 13-year-old stock boy at footwear franchise David Z. to the company’s chief buyer, earning him a profound understanding of the retail landscape and a network of powerful brand relationships. As the brand’s CEO and Creative Director, Fieg is known for his ability to create premium products and deliver unparalleled experiences, with a personal philosophy of giving the consumer more than what they pay for. Using Kith as a vehicle, Fieg has applied his signature lens to an impressive list of collaborators, including Coca-Cola, Nike, Versace, BMW, and many others.

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Retail