Senior Estimator for NYC School Construction Projects

Armand Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Armand Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to provide construction cost estimating and technical review services for the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) in New York City. The role requires at least eight years of full-time professional experience in construction and at least five years of direct estimating experience.

The Senior Estimator will independently review and evaluate contract estimates, prepare detailed estimates, takeoffs, and analyses, and

Qualifications

• Eight years of full-time professional experience in construction, design or a related field.
• Minimum five years direct construction estimating experience.
• Experience reviewing contractor or consultant estimates and supporting construction cost negotiations.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, contracts, construction methods, materials, labor, and cost development.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate contract estimates prepared by private consultants for accuracy, completeness, reasonableness, and consistency with project scope, drawings, specifications, and SCA requirements.
• Prepare analyses and recommendations regarding whether consultant-prepared estimates are appropriate for SCA implementation, identifying discrepancies and cost exposure.
• Prepare detailed construction cost estimates for projects at various design and construction stages.
• Develop or review detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, general conditions, quantities and unit pricing.
• Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs and cost evaluations based on design documents and changes.
• Review documents to determine scope, constructability, cost impacts and estimating risks.
• Evaluate pricing against historical data, current market conditions, and labor/material costs.
• Prepare independent estimates for change orders, additional work, and scope modifications.
• Review contractor proposals and cost documentation to assess reasonableness of costs.
• Participate in cost negotiations with consultants and contractors.
• Identify and reconcile variances between different estimates and budgets.
• Consult with project teams to clarify scope and resolve estimating discrepancies.
• Prepare written estimating reports, variance analyses, and documentation for management review.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise estimating activities and maintain organized records.

Skills

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Construction knowledge

Review & QA

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat

Estimating software

Job description

Armand Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to provide construction cost estimating and technical review services for the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) in New York City. The role requires at least eight years of full-time professional experience in construction and at least five years of direct estimating experience.

The Senior Estimator will independently review and evaluate contract estimates, prepare detailed estimates, takeoffs, and analyses, and