Senior Estimator

Layton Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group, seeks a Senior Estimator for premium commercial interior projects in Manhattan. You will own the estimating process end-to-end from design through bid and handover, delivering accurate, competitive estimates on $5M–$50M+ projects with portfolio responsibility of $50M–$100M annually.

The role requires onsite daily work in Manhattan, with a strong emphasis on cost control, value engineering, and client collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field.
• 5–10 years estimating experience, with focus on commercial interior projects.
• Experience preparing detailed interior project estimates, NYC market preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with takeoff software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts from conceptual stages through final bid delivery.
• Prepare progressive cost estimates for design evolution across all trades (A/E, structural, MEP/FP).
• Analyze docs to quantify scope, materials, labor, and costs.
• Develop bid packages and scope analysis sheets for subs.
• Solicit bids, perform bid leveling, and ensure compliance with codes and schedules.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to maximize client value.
• Lead data handoff to operations and support during execution.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Negotiation/communication

Onsite availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Excel

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Destini

Job description

Job Description

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group family of Companies, is looking to hire a Senior Estimator to join our team.

Senior Estimator – Commercial Interiors

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group family of Companies, is looking to hire a Senior Estimator to join our team.

Location

New York, NY (Manhattan – Full-Time)

We are seeking a talented Senior Estimator to join our Manhattan-based preconstruction/estimating team. This high-impact role focuses exclusively on premium commercial interior projects — including tenant fit-outs, office renovations, retail build-outs, and hospitality interiors — in one of the most dynamic and competitive construction markets in the world.

You will own the estimating process from early design through bid delivery and project handover, delivering precise, competitive, and comprehensive estimates for projects typically cost management valued from $5M to $50M+ (with annual estimating responsibility of $50M–$100M across your portfolio).

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Estimating Efforts: Oversee assigned interior construction projects from conceptual stages through final bid delivery.
• Budgeting & Cost Estimation: Prepare progressive cost estimates as design documents evolve, closeout, covering all trades: architectural finishes, structural modifications, and full MEP/FP systems.
• Scope Analysis: Analyze architectural, engineering, and specification documents to accurately quantify scope, materials, labor, and associated costs.
• Bid Packages: Develop clear, professional bid packages and scope analysis sheets for subcontractor solicitation and review.
• Subcontractor Management: Solicit bids, perform thorough bid leveling, and validate against NYC codes, quality standards, schedules, and safety protocols.
• Value Engineering: Proactively identify risks and recommend cost-effective alternatives to maximize client value.
• Project Handoff: Lead kickoff and closeout meetings to ensure a smooth transition of data to operations, project management, and accounting.
• Ongoing Support: Provide continued support through project execution, including RFI pricing, change order development, and subcontract negotiations.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Client Representation: Participate in meetings, present estimates, and facilitate value engineering sessions for approval.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of the estimating department.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• Experience: Minimum 5–10 years of estimating experience, with a significant focus on commercial interior projects.
• Market Knowledge: Proven success preparing detailed estimates for $5M+ interior projects, ideally within the New York City market.
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required); experience with digital takeoff platforms (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Destini, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of NYC construction practices, building codes, materials, labor rates, and sequencing.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent negotiation/communication skills.
• Availability: Must be able and willing to work onsite daily in our Manhattan office.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Highly competitive package. Typical base salary range for Senior Estimators in NYC: $140,000 – $200,000+ (depending on experience) plus performance bonuses.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• Growth: Opportunity to work on prestigious, high-profile projects in Manhattan’s premier commercial real estate market.

Benefits

• [MedicalInsurance]
• [DentalInsurance]
• [VisionInsurance]
• [Health Savings Account]
• [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account]
• [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account]
• [401(k) retirement planwith employer match]
• [Life & AD&D Insurance]
• [Long-term Disability Insurance][Short-term Disability Insurance]
• [Critical Illness Insurance]
• [Accident Insurance]
• [Hospital Indemnity Insurance]
• [Home & Auto Insurance]
• [Family Support]
• [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation]
• [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exemptand Three Weeks for Exempt]
• [Time Away Benefits]
• [8Paid Holidays]
• [Group Legal]
• [Employee Stock Purchase Plan]
• [Identity Theft Protection]
• [Group Legal]
• [Pet Insurance]
• [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.