Senior Estimator

Jobot; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stellar reputation

Great benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Estimator/PM in the United States for a senior role in preconstruction and estimating. The position focuses on leading commercial construction estimates through final bids, with responsibilities spanning cost analysis, vendor management, and risk evaluation.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience, strong financial acumen, and proven leadership. Expect collaboration with owners, architects, and engineers, as well as ongoing budget and P&L oversight.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent financial acumen with experience managing budgets, costs, margins and project profitability.
• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating and/or preconstruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for commercial construction projects from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and value engineering recommendations.
• Develop and manage subcontractor and vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing and successful project delivery.
• Evaluate project risks, identify cost-saving opportunities, and protect project margins.
• Prepare comprehensive estimates, proposals, budgets, and bid packages.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and project teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Support project management teams with buyout, change order management, and cost forecasting.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Participate in client presentations, negotiations, and project award meetings.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Financial acumen

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff (OST)

QuickBid

PlanSwift

The Edge

Tokal AI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job details:

Senior Estimator / PM needed!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Caitlin Pohl

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is looking for a Senior Estimator/PM to join their growing organization!

Why join us?

• Stellar reupation
• Great benefits

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for commercial construction projects from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and value engineering recommendations.
• Develop and manage subcontractor and vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing and successful project delivery.
• Evaluate project risks, identify cost-saving opportunities, and protect project margins.
• Prepare comprehensive estimates, proposals, budgets, and bid packages.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and project teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Support project management teams with buyout, change order management, and cost forecasting.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Participate in client presentations, negotiations, and project award meetings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating and/or preconstruction experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems and interior construction trades, including drywall, framing, carpentry, doors, hardware, specialties, and finish work.
• Experience estimating and managing multi-million-dollar commercial construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractor buyout, vendor negotiations, and change orders.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, costs, margins, and project profitability.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Software Experience

• On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
• QuickBid
• PlanSwift
• The Edge
• Tokal AI
• Microsoft Office Suite

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