Senior Estimator: Lead Bid Strategy & Cost Control

jrmconstructionmanagementllc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator in New York City to lead the full lifecycle of project estimating, review bids, and develop detailed budgets. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors to prepare and submit competitive proposals.

Requirements include a four-year degree, 7–10 years of budgeting/estimating experience, proficiency in reading commercial construction plans, and strong time management under bid deadlines.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required.
• 7–10 years minimum budgeting/estimating experience.
• Must read commercial construction plans with ability to quantify scope.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of project estimating from concept to bid submission.
• Prepare detailed budgets from pre-construction through design development documents.
• Review subcontractor bids to select cost-effective options.
• Lead bid process and ensure accuracy of submissions by subcontractors.
• Guide junior estimators and refine estimating processes.

Skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Plan reading

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

JRM Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator in New York City to lead the full lifecycle of project estimating, review bids, and develop detailed budgets. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors to prepare and submit competitive proposals.

Requirements include a four-year degree, 7–10 years of budgeting/estimating experience, proficiency in reading commercial construction plans, and strong time management under bid deadlines.