Senior Cost Estimator (Hybrid) — Precision & Mentorship

HeatherDaniel International; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HeatherDaniel International seeks a Senior Estimator on the East Coast to develop detailed material, labor, and time estimates for complex public and private sector projects. The role bridges conceptual design and construction documents, with mentorship from senior leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a related bachelor’s degree and has proven estimating experience in architectural or project-control settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Proven estimating experience in architectural/engineering or project controls environments.
• Strong MS Excel and cost data analysis capabilities.
• Familiarity with digital takeoff and cost databases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed material, labor, and time estimates across design phases.
• Track costs against baselines and market shifts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with design teams, vendors, and clients to refine budgets.
• Identify risks by collecting data from subcontractors and historical databases.

Skills

MS Excel

Takeoff software

Cost databases

Cost analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Quantitative modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

e-Takeoff

MII

Sage Estimating

Job description

HeatherDaniel International seeks a Senior Estimator on the East Coast to develop detailed material, labor, and time estimates for complex public and private sector projects. The role bridges conceptual design and construction documents, with mentorship from senior leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a related bachelor’s degree and has proven estimating experience in architectural or project-control settings.