Estimator (Ground-up Residential Construction)

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Senior Estimator (Ground-up Residential Construction) to lead preconstruction efforts, develop budgets, bids, and proposals, and guide teams through cost analysis and pricing.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operations, client relations, and business development to ensure profitable projects and accurate takeoffs, with a focus on leadership and strategic estimates.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience and project management/supervision experience.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems and trade practices.
• Proficient in project management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Leads overall preconstruction process including bids, proposals, estimates and budgets.
• Prepares and executes win strategies with for interviews and presentations.
• Oversees project teams to ensure successful preconstruction execution.
• Manages relationships with clients and design teams during preconstruction.
• Performs estimating tasks including self-perform estimating as needed.
• Creates conceptual budgets and reviews project risk with operations.
• Ensures alignment of business plan with stakeholders and profitability.
• Develops and manages win strategies leveraging leads and relationships.
• Reviews takeoffs and internal pricing for final accuracy.
• Represents the organization in preconstruction networking and industry relations.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Leadership

Education

BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field

Tools

Timberline Estimating

On-Screen Take-off

Primavera scheduling

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Estimator (Ground-up Construction) will be responsible for management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project preconstruction phase to achieve the planning objectives with respect to cost, logistics, scheduling, estimating, and subcontracting. The successful Senior Estimator | Preconstruction Manager (Residential Construction) will have a track record of preconstruction/ estimating experience as well as the ability to manage a team.

The Estimator (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.