Design-Build Estimator: Own the First Budget & Layout

W3Global Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global Inc. seeks an experienced estimator for early-stage budget work in hospitality and commercial spaces. You will walk spaces, collect plans, and translate concepts into first real numbers used to guide leases and design decisions.

You\'ll own budgets from initial concept through fixed-price contracts, collaborating with architects, designers, project managers, and suppliers to build a responsive pricing book and keep projects on track.

Responsibilities

• Budget ownership from first dollar to fixed price, accurately and defensibly.
• Create the client’s first impression through walkthroughs, scans and layouts.
• Develop the pricing system with templates, checklists and cost databases.
• Transfer knowledge through budget reviews with project managers.
• Maintain the feedback loop by reconciling actual costs with estimates.
• Meet clients to gather floor plans, equipment lists, and target numbers.
• Scan spaces with capture tools to produce test fits and layouts.
• Write design and mechanical narratives with the Principal.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to price finish materials.
• Update budgets at each design milestone and track changes.
• Deliver the contract budget as fixed price.
• Ask pricing questions about details like tile, blocking, etc.
• Build the pricing book with unit costs and trade rates.

Job description

W3Global Inc. seeks an experienced estimator for early-stage budget work in hospitality and commercial spaces. You will walk spaces, collect plans, and translate concepts into first real numbers used to guide leases and design decisions.

You\'ll own budgets from initial concept through fixed-price contracts, collaborating with architects, designers, project managers, and suppliers to build a responsive pricing book and keep projects on track.