Construction Estimator

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

G. M. Crisalli & Associates, Inc. is seeking a dynamic PreConstruction Full Charge Estimator – Assistant Manager to lead our preconstruction efforts in Syracuse, NY. You will supervise junior estimators, manage proposals, and coordinate with clients, consultants, and vendors to win projects.

The role focuses on budgeting, bid preparation, and risk analysis across CSI divisions, with opportunities to influence strategy and growth. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Architecture, or Building Construction.
• 5–8 years’ experience as an estimator for a commercial building general contractor.
• Strong personnel management, leadership, and planning skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at deadline management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all CSI divisions and various building construction projects, including renovations and new builds.
• Lead hiring, training, scheduling, and performance assessment of preconstruction staff.
• Develop strategies for business growth, marketing, and client procurement; establish and maintain client relationships.
• Lead the creation and delivery of proposals and presentations for projects.
• Conduct competitive bidding, budgeting, forecasting, contract negotiation, and risk analysis.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Budgeting

Client relations

Bid preparation

Forecasting

Takeoffs

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Architecture, or Building Construction

Tools

Blueprint software

Job description

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Compensation:

$100,000 – $130,000 annually

Overview

G. M. Crisalli & Associates, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and experienced PreConstruction Full Charge Estimator – Assistant Manager to join our team. This position plays a crucial role in overseeing the preconstruction process and ensuring excellence from the ground up. Reporting directly to the President, Operations Manager, or Senior Project Manager, you will supervise assistant estimators and maintain key relationships with clients, consultants, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Preconstruction Management: Oversee all CSI divisions and various building construction projects, including renovations and new builds.
• Staff Leadership: Lead hiring, training, scheduling, and performance assessment of preconstruction staff.
• Business Development: Develop strategies for business growth, marketing, and client procurement; establish and maintain both new and existing client relationships.
• Document Management: Manage procurement and coordination of documents, information, and materials for proposals and presentations.
• Proposal Preparation: Lead the creation and delivery of proposals and presentations for both public and private projects, including negotiated and competitive bids.
• Preconstruction Strategy: Develop and implement tailored approaches for each proposal and presentation.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Relations: Maintain and procure relationships with new and existing subcontractors/vendors; provide clear scopes of work and pre-qualify bidders.
• Estimating & Analysis: Conduct competitive bidding, budgeting, forecasting, contract negotiation, and risk analysis for every potential project.
• Quantity Takeoffs: Lead the assembly of take-offs, quotations, scope coordination, and cost analysis for all CSI divisions.
• Software Utilization: Use company estimating and quantity takeoff software; lead adoption of improved practices post-mastery of existing procedures.
• Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous records for proposals and categories; manage hand-off to the Construction Department.
• Cost Database: Establish and manage a comprehensive cost database across CSI divisions.
• Occasional Travel: Required for site visits and client meetings as necessary.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in commercial construction methods and CSI format.
• Ability to travel to project sites and client meetings.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Architecture, or Building Construction.
• 5–8 years’ experience as an estimator for a commercial building general contractor.
• Strong personnel management, leadership, and planning skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at deadline management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in construction estimating and blueprint software.
• Skilled in quotation, documentation presentation, and sales.

Join a company committed to excellence and growth. Apply today to become part of our collaborative and innovative team at G. M. Crisalli & Associates, Inc.