Senior Estimator – NYC MEP/GC Leader

Blue Ridge Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus structure

Benefits package

Job summary

Blue Ridge Executive Search is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the building group from our Mount Vernon office. Projects span the Greater New York City Area with a focus on MEP and General Construction.

The Senior Estimator will manage staffing, develop estimate plans, and oversee the end-to-end cost estimate process from client kickoff to final acceptance. Strong leadership and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering or construction management.
• At least 10 years of estimating, planning, or cost engineering experience on MEP and General Construction projects.
• Ability to develop estimates from inception to completion, including plan development and leading the estimating team.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects ($500M+) and risk/uncertainty analysis.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience presenting estimates to senior management and clients.
• Experience establishing estimating policies and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Head the building group out of Mount Vernon Office and oversee an estimating team.
• Develop and implement estimating business plans and activities.
• Organize and manage the cost estimate deliverables from initial client meeting to final acceptance.

Skills

Estimating

Staffing plans

Bid evaluation

Risk assessment

Education

Engineering or CM degree

Job description

Blue Ridge Executive Search is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the building group from our Mount Vernon office. Projects span the Greater New York City Area with a focus on MEP and General Construction.

The Senior Estimator will manage staffing, develop estimate plans, and oversee the end-to-end cost estimate process from client kickoff to final acceptance. Strong leadership and detail orientation are essential.