CSA Estimator

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

Job summary

Linesight is seeking an Estimator in New York to analyze bids, create cost plans, and optimize project costs to deliver value to clients. You will maintain local rate libraries and lead cost documentation across design and construction stages, building trusted relationships with clients and contractors.

All interviews are conducted in person or virtually with video required. The salary range for this role is between $83,000 and $120,000, reflecting experience and responsibilities in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator in construction with increasing scope.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Collaborative with a friendly team and able to manage priorities.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and contractors.

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 and value engineering.
• Provide estimating expertise and leadership through design and construction stages.
• Build trust and credibility with partners across the business.
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through cost documentation and timely communication.

Job description

Overview

As an Estimator at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

The Opportunity

In this role you will:

• 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

About us

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have increasing levels of scope and responsibility as an Estimator in a construction environment
• Enjoy applying your advanced analytical skills to investigate and interpret complex technical data
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing
• Excel in a collaborative and friendly team environment
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

The salary range for this role is between $83,000 and $120,000 but actual salary