Hybrid Lead Estimator & Cost Manager

SBI Consultants Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Annual performance bonus

Professional development allowance

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

401(k) and profit-sharing

Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits: accident, critical

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SBI Consultants LLC is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Senior Estimator in New York to lead a team of project engineers/estimators through budgeting, quantity take-offs, and the full estimating lifecycle from concept to GMP. You will manage cost databases, enforce QA/QC, and drive value engineering while coordinating with clients and subcontractors.

The role requires extensive construction cost experience, strong communication, and a track record of delivering accurate estimates under tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of progressive industry experience, 3+ years of team management.
• Experience managing processes, projects, and teams throughout all project stages from estimating to closeout.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, ability to work fast‑paced with multiple strict deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and identify scope gaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Engineers/Estimators team, manage daily activities and ensure compliance with technical estimating standards.
• Create budgets and estimates, perform accurate quantity take-offs, and oversee the complete estimating process from concept to GMP.
• Maintain and update the internal historical cost database, ensuring timely insertion of actual project cost data.
• Establish and enforce standardized procedures, QA/QC of submitted estimates and cost models.
• Review, estimate and reconcile change orders.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients, contractors, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier data, manage bid processes, and assure accurate and timely proposals.
• Perform quantity survey and pricing efforts, review critical project conditions, schedules and scopes.
• Monitor construction and material cost trends, and develop Value Engineering solutions to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors and clients.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Read and interpret drawings

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CAD/Building Modeling

Excel

Project management software

Scheduling software

Bluebeam Revu

ERP modules (construction management)

Job description

We only acceptapplications/resumes submitted online. No recruiters.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a ½ page cover letter addressing the below topics with examples, in order to be considered for a role with the Company.

• Do you see yourself as a star or a champion
• How do you define “meeting expectations”
• Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years

COMPANY:

For over 20 years, SBI Consultants LLC has been an industry leader in engineering consulting. The company offers technical, leadership, and advisory solutions, that are grounded in decades of experience. The company acts as a trusted adviser to investors, non-profit organizations, public-private partnerships, and developers around the globe as they navigate the challenges inherent in complex construction projects. https://www.sbiconsultants.com/

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SBI Consultants LLC is currently looking for a Senior CostManager / Senior Estimator (SCM) to join our team. SCM is an integral role that interacts closely with all levels of external and internal stakeholders. SCM is responsible for the line of business that performs cost management and estimating consulting for architects , engineers, developers and owners. Through alignment with office and project teams and utilizing industry best practices, SCM ensures Client's needs are met and expectations exceeded, thus stimulating revenue growth.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

SCM leads the team of Project Engineers/Estimators, manages their daily activities. Implements technical estimating standards and procedures. Assesses team skillset, develops team's training and development plan to ensure services are performed at the highest industry standards .

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : problem solving, high level of attention to detail with ability to see big picture, ability to work in fast-paced environment with multiple projects and aggressive deadlines, be self-motivated and self-starter, be organized, and understand project budgeting and resource planning.

• Manage SBI estimating department, manage workload & resources. Develop team skillset through coaching, mentoring, sharing knowledge and best industry practices. Evaluate performance and provide timely feedback.
• Create budgets and estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs, using plans and specs, or conceptual information. Oversee the complete estimating process.
• Prepare conceptual budgets based with minimal information available. Prepares Schematic, Design Development and GMP estimates at the different stages of design.
• Responsible for maintaining SBI internal historical cost database. Ensure database is updated timely with actual Project cost data.
• Establish standardized procedure. Ensure QA/QC of submitted estimates/cost models.
• Review, estimate and reconcile change orders.
• Serve as point of contact for various stakeholders - Clients, Contractors and Subcontractors, Architects/Engineers and SBI team-members. Facilitate transparent, clear and timely communication; team player. Interact well with different types of clients via all means (in-person, email, phone or video call).
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier info and pricing data.
• Initiate and manage the entire bid process inclusive of preparation of detailed bid packages and assure accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors and suppliers.
• Perform and/or oversee quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budgets. Review general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits as prepared by Operations.
• Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
• Develop and implement Value Engineering solutions to drive down project costs while maintaining a high level of construction quality. Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternative.
• Develop subcontractor, vendor and client relationship.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor and/or Master's degree in engineering/construction management from an accredited university.

10+ years of progressive relevant industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 3+ years experience managing a team.

Experience managing processes, projects, and teams is required. Experience in all stages of a project - from estimating to close out - is a must.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to read and interpret Construction Drawings and Specifications. Ability to confirm scope/identify gaps and scope creeps.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel - advanced level). Proficient with CAD or other Building Modeling & Design applications, Project Management, Scheduling, Estimating software. Bluebeam - advanced level. Must have full understanding of ERP modules related to construction management.

COMPENSATION:

The company offers competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and skills.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

We strive to provide our employees with hybrid and flexible work environment within projects' constrains.Due to the nature of our business, the employee may perform duties at the Company's office, a client site, or, on occasion, may travel to project site(s) throughout the USA.

· Annual performance bonus;

· Professional Development allowance;

· Medical (100% paid by company), Dental & Vision insurance;

· 401K & profit sharing opportunity;

· Life, AD&D, Short-, and Long-Term disability insurances;

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & HealthAdvocate;

· Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity; Pet Insurance; Legal Plan;

· Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays package.

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