Senior Estimator & Preconstruction Leader

GH Engage; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Engage, a Long Island-based commercial construction and development firm, seeks a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and shape pursuit strategies. You’ll run complex estimates from concept to bid and influence cost data, systems, and strategy behind every pursuit.

You’ll lead a team, manage risk early, and drive value for clients across industrial, multifamily, education, hospitality, and office sectors. This is a true leadership seat, not a desk job.

Qualifications

• Lead estimating and preconstruction for commercial projects across multiple sectors.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, GMP, negotiated, and hard-bid estimates.
• Run comprehensive quantity takeoffs and scope analysis.
• Review drawings, specs, and documents for completeness, constructability, and risk.
• Develop value engineering recommendations and cost-saving strategies.
• Mentor junior estimators and build out the estimating team.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and preconstruction for commercial projects across multiple sectors.
• Prepare conceptual, schematic, GMP, negotiated, and hard-bid estimates.
• Run comprehensive quantity takeoffs and scope analysis.
• Review drawings, specs, and documents for completeness, constructability, and risk.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Develop value engineering recommendations and cost-saving strategies.
• Support budgeting, procurement, and subcontractor buyouts.
• Join client, preconstruction, and design coordination meetings.
• Mentor junior estimators and build up the estimating team.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

GH Engage, a Long Island-based commercial construction and development firm, seeks a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and shape pursuit strategies. You’ll run complex estimates from concept to bid and influence cost data, systems, and strategy behind every pursuit.

You’ll lead a team, manage risk early, and drive value for clients across industrial, multifamily, education, hospitality, and office sectors. This is a true leadership seat, not a desk job.