Senior Cost Manager / Senior Estimator

Valid8 Financial, 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

Senior Cost Manager / Senior Estimator

SBI Consultants LLC is a leading engineering consulting firm with over 20 years of experience. The role is part of the cost management and estimating consulting line of business, interacting with architects, engineers, developers and owners.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Computer Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with CAD or Building Modeling applications.
• Proficiency in project management, scheduling, and estimating software.
• Advanced use of Bluebeam Revu.
• Full understanding of ERP modules related to construction management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and skills.
• Hybrid and flexible work environment, with possible travel to project sites.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Professional development allowance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (100% paid by company).
• 401(k) and profit‑sharing opportunity.
• Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate support.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, legal plan.
• Generous paid time off and holidays package.