Senior Estimator: Ground-Up Multifamily Construction

Walters Apartments; Barnegat Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters Apartments in Barnegat, NJ is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimates for multifamily residential developments from concept through construction pricing. This on-site role collaborates with Development, Construction, Architecture, and Property Management to align budgets, schedules, and objectives.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of estimating experience in ground-up multifamily projects, strong cost analysis, bid preparation, and value engineering skills, and advanced Excel

Qualifications

• 7+ years of estimating experience in multifamily residential construction.
• Experience with ground-up multifamily projects is required.
• Strong skills in cost analysis, budgeting, and bid preparation.
• Ability to lead value engineering and preconstruction cost management.
• Proficiency with plan review, takeoffs, and estimating workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of comprehensive cost estimates for multifamily developments.
• Analyze architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and landscape plans.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and evaluate subcontractor proposals.
• Manage bid solicitations, leveling, and cost databases.
• Collaborate with development, construction, architecture, and property management teams.
• Communicate cost implications to stakeholders and provide guidance to team.

Skills

Estimating experience

Ground-up multifamily construction

Cost analysis & budgeting

Bid preparation & leveling

Value engineering

Communication & negotiation

Education

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

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Estimating software

Job description

Walters Apartments in Barnegat, NJ is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimates for multifamily residential developments from concept through construction pricing. This on-site role collaborates with Development, Construction, Architecture, and Property Management to align budgets, schedules, and objectives.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of estimating experience in ground-up multifamily projects, strong cost analysis, bid preparation, and value engineering skills, and advanced Excel