Senior Estimating Manager

Gold Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group in New York, NY seeks a Senior Estimating Manager to lead on-cost estimating for major high-end commercial real estate. You will direct all estimating activities, interface with preconstruction leaders, and set standards to minimise risk.

The role involves quantity take-offs, cost forecasting, and strategic insights across projects. The candidate should have extensive senior-level estimating experience in NYC commercial development, with advanced Excel skills and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive senior-level experience in cost estimating in build/construction.
• Experience in the commercial residential space.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, procurement strategies, and project delivery models.
• Advanced MS Excel.
• Experience using Estimating packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct on-cost estimating for high-end commercial projects.
• Serve as focal point on estimating matters and set standards.
• Direct quantity take-offs and develop cost estimates.
• Forecast improvements and support preconstruction strategy.
• Collaborate with office heads and preconstruction team.

Skills

Leadership in cost estimating

Quantity take-offs

Forecasting improvements

Advanced MS Excel

Experience with Estimating packages

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Estimating packages

Job description

Senior Estimating Manager, Build & Construction, New York, NY. We are working with a leading investor developer in NYC who are in the market to attract an experienced senior level Estimator who can take on a leadership role within the firm. You will lead and direct on cost estimating and play an integral role on their future major high end commercial real estate projects, working with the wider preconstruction team and office heads. The role would suit someone who is currently in a senior level estimating role for a similar NYC commercial real estate investor / developer, and looking to move to a firm offering more prestigious projects and broader responsibilities. You will act as the focal point within the firm as the lead on all estimating matters, providing insight into standards, methods, and future strategy, setting the benchmark for others and minimising risks. You will be involved with quantity take-offs, working on cost estimates, and forecasting improvements.

About you

• Relevant bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree preferred
• Extensive experience at a senior level within cost estimating in the build and construction sector
• Experience in the commercial residential space
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, procurement strategies, and project delivery models
• Advanced MS Excel
• Experience using Estimating packages

On offer is a competitive salary in the region of $200,000 - $250,000 per annum plus a benefits package including health, vision, life, dental, 401(k) matching, parental leave, and professional development assistance.