Construction Estimator: Cost, Value & Project Leadership

Linesight; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is hiring an Estimator in New York to analyze bids, prepare estimates and cost plans, and support value-driven projects across design and construction stages. You will maintain local rate libraries, optimize costs against budgets, and communicate clearly with clients and partners.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, delivering leadership in estimating, and driving value in fast-paced construction environments.

Qualifications

• Analyse external contractor bids to ensure client value for money
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments
• Evaluate cost plans and project scopes to assess and address gaps
• Maintain a library of current local rates for use in all estimates
• Optimize project costs against budget, including cost reviews, value engineering, and accurate estimates to increase client value
• Provide estimating expertise and leadership throughout the design and construction stages of the projects
• Build trust and credibility with partners across the business, from 3rd parties to client specialists to contractors and consultants
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication

Responsibilities

• Analyse external contractor bids to ensure client value for money
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments
• Evaluate cost plans and project scopes to assess and address gaps
• Maintain a library of current local rates for use in all estimates
• Optimize project costs against budget, including cost reviews, value engineering, and accurate estimates to increase client value
• Provide estimating expertise and leadership throughout the design and construction stages of the projects
• Build trust and credibility with partners across the business, from 3rd parties to client specialists to contractors and consultants
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication

Job description

Linesight is hiring an Estimator in New York to analyze bids, prepare estimates and cost plans, and support value-driven projects across design and construction stages. You will maintain local rate libraries, optimize costs against budgets, and communicate clearly with clients and partners.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, delivering leadership in estimating, and driving value in fast-paced construction environments.