Senior Estimator: Lead Commercial Preconstruction

The Kulka Group; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Kulka Group is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing commercial construction team on Long Island. This leadership role sits within our preconstruction department, guiding complex estimates from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission.

We value proactive, detail-oriented professionals who can manage multiple projects with accuracy and professionalism, mentoring junior staff and strengthening vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience preferred.
• Ability to lead complex estimates from conceptual budgeting to bid submission.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and estimating software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating and preconstruction process for commercial construction projects across multiple sectors.
• Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, GMP, negotiated, and hard bid estimates.
• Perform comprehensive quantity takeoffs and scope analysis.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents for completeness, constructability, and potential risk.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Develop value engineering recommendations and cost-saving strategies.
• Assist with budgeting, procurement and subcontractor buyouts.
• Participate in client meetings, preconstruction meetings, and design coordination discussions.
• Mentor and assist junior estimators and estimating staff.
• Maintain and strengthen subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Project Management, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Help develop and improve estimating systems, processes, and historical cost databases.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Value engineering

Budgeting

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

Estimating software platforms

Microsoft Excel

Bidding software

Job description

The Kulka Group is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing commercial construction team on Long Island. This leadership role sits within our preconstruction department, guiding complex estimates from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission.

We value proactive, detail-oriented professionals who can manage multiple projects with accuracy and professionalism, mentoring junior staff and strengthening vendor relationships.