Senior Estimator

Thisiscny; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Companies seeks a Senior Construction Estimator with a minimum of 8 years of total related experience in industrial and commercial markets. This role focuses on budgeting, estimating, and negotiating contracts for design-build projects with strong collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate will lead bid efforts, develop detailed estimates, and help drive successful project outcomes while advancing MWBE/SDVOB initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience as a commercial construction estimator.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex, integrated projects from the first estimate through contract award.
• Prepare and organize project RFPs.
• Receive and manage incoming RFIs and subcontractor requests.
• Prepare bid packages with detailed instructions to bidders.
• Assemble a complete bid tab covering general conditions and trade proposals.
• Make subcontractor award recommendations to PM/Owner and negotiate subcontracts.
• Assist in post bid submissions and preliminary schedules.
• Promote MWBE & SDVOB good faith efforts in subcontracting.

Skills

Estimating complex projects

RFP/bid package preparation

Subcontractor negotiation

Client/Owner presentations

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Building Connected

On-Screen Takeoff

Blue Beam

Revit

Procore

Microsoft Project

AutoDesk

Job description

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn, and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

Belonging is a top priority at C&S. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Construction Estimator with a minimum of 8 years of total related experience in industrial/commercial markets. Design-build experience is also a plus. The preconstruction department will pursue comprehensive public, private, and design-build projects within our core markets. The Senior Estimator is responsible for planning and executing estimating activities at the project level with support from the estimating department. This individual must possess strong interpersonal skills and will act as a liaison to the subcontractor community.

As an experienced Estimator, you will lead projects from initial budgeting, through estimating, to negotiating contracts and subcontracts. Collaboration with internal and external design professionals will be integral to our design-build projects. You should possess the ability to look beyond basic information and ask the right questions to assemble a complete and accurate estimate.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering and engaging them throughout the process. We encourage innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.

Position Responsibilities

• Handle complex, integrated projects from the first estimate through contract award.
• Prepare and organize project RFP’s.
• Receive and manage incoming RFI’s and subcontractor requests.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.
• Prepare a complete and accurate bid tab, compiling general conditions, trade proposals and applicable general construction self-perform work.
• Make subcontractor award recommendations to the PM/Owner, assist with negotiating subcontracts with trade partners.
• Assist in preparation of post bid submissions.
• Assist in preparation preliminary project schedules.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to lead and promote subcontractor diversity, and review all specific MWBE & SDVOB good faith efforts.
• Assemble and participate in Client/Owner estimate presentations.
• Engage and develop business with new and existing customers.

Skills/Education/Experience

• Thorough understanding of building systems, construction methods, and industry trends.
• 8 years of experience as a commercial construction estimator.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation.
• Understanding of design-build project delivery.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
• Flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Well-versed in negotiations.
• Create innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
• Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
• Able to work autonomously and make decisions on the fly.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that drive construction cost.
• Effective participation in a team environment, internally and externally
• Effective time management & organization
• Presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Building Connected, On-Screen Takeoff, Blue Beam, Revit, Procore, Microsoft Project, OR similar Preconstruction Software, AutoDesk.
• College degree preferred, but not required

Estimated Compensation Range: $95,000 - $125,000/year*

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE:

C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 55 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in multifamily, healthcare, education, civil/site infrastructure, and program management. We have offices throughout the United States and provide full design discipline in many of these offices and General Contracting only in California and New York,

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