Estimator (Ground-up Residential Construction)

Henderson-Scott; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson-Scott seeks an experienced Estimator to lead preconstruction for ground-up residential construction projects in New York. You will supervise the preconstruction process, prepare competitive bids, manage takeoffs and pricing, and collaborate with clients and design teams to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate has a BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management and at least five years of estimating and project supervision experience, with strong knowledge of construction

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience, project management experience, project supervision experience, or an equivalent combination of experience.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices.
• Proficient in project management software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products.
• Knowledge of Timberline Estimating, On-Screen Take-off, and Primavera scheduling software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leads overall preconstruction process, delivering competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis and budgets.
• Prepares and executes project win strategies, including interviews and presentations of estimates.
• Oversees project teams to ensure successful preconstruction execution.
• Manages relationships with clients and design teams during the preconstruction phase.
• Performs estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating.
• Creates conceptual budgets.
• Reviews project risk with operations to ensure profitability.
• Oversees pricing takeoffs and final reviews for accuracy.
• Develops and manages win strategies and leverages relationships for business development.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Budgeting

Client management

Education

BS/MS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Timberline Estimating

On-Screen Take-off

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: USD150000 - USD225000 per annum

TheEstimator (Ground-up Residential Construction) responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Leads overall preconstruction process, resulting in a comprehensive deliverable which includes competitive bids, negotiated proposals, cost estimates, analysis, and budgets.
• Prepares and executes project win strategies by preparing for interviews and leading internal and external presentations of estimates and proposals to support the business development process.
• Oversees project teams and ensures successful execution and completion of preconstruction process.
• Manages relationships with key clients and design team contacts during the preconstruction phase.
• Capable of performing estimating tasks as needed, including self-perform estimating.
• Creates conceptual budgets.
• Partners with operations to review project risk assessment, scoring and completion.
• Reviews project business plan with other stakeholders, such as operations and office leadership, to ensure alignment and profitability.
• Develops and manages departmental and project win strategies. Leverages leads and relationships to enhance business development efforts.
• Oversees final review, development and overall accuracy and completion of takeoffs and internal pricing.
• Assumes an influential leadership role in community and industry relationship building through networking, representing the organization and the preconstruction services function to help promote the interests of the company.
• Collaborates with operations executives to develop business plans and overall business strategies.

Requirements for the Estimator (Ground-up and Affordable Housing Construction):

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience, project management experience, project supervision experience, or an equivalent combination of experience.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices.
• Proficient in project management software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products.
• Knowledge of Timberline Estimating, On-Screen Take-off, and Primavera scheduling software desirable.