Senior Estimator & Team Lead - NYC Commercial Interiors

Metric Geo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

Metric Geo, a leading NYC General Contractor specializing in commercial interiors, is seeking a Lead Estimator to join Midtown Manhattan preconstruction. The role leads estimating from concept to bid, mentors junior estimators, reviews drawings and specs, and drives bid strategy across corporate interiors, hospitality, and high-end retail projects in NYC.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years of estimating experience, strong NYC market knowledge, and a track record of managing complex bid packages and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating or preconstruction experience with a General Contractor / Construction Management firm.
• Strong knowledge of the NYC construction market.
• Experience estimating commercial interiors, renovations and/or ground-up construction projects.
• Proven ability to independently manage estimates and complex bid packages.
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising junior estimating staff.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, subcontractor procurement and market pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process from initial concept through final bid submission.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, takeoffs and competitive bid proposals.
• Review drawings, specifications and subcontractor pricing to ensure accurate project costing.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, bid leveling and value engineering.
• Work closely with senior leadership, project management and preconstruction teams.
• Mentor, train and lead junior estimators, supporting their technical development and career progression.
• Oversee estimating deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely submissions.
• Play a key role in bid strategy, client presentations and project pursuits.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Mentoring

Bid strategy

Preconstruction

Cost estimation

Job description

Metric Geo, a leading NYC General Contractor specializing in commercial interiors, is seeking a Lead Estimator to join Midtown Manhattan preconstruction. The role leads estimating from concept to bid, mentors junior estimators, reviews drawings and specs, and drives bid strategy across corporate interiors, hospitality, and high-end retail projects in NYC.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years of estimating experience, strong NYC market knowledge, and a track record of managing complex bid packages and