Senior Project Estimator

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

Job summary

JRM Construction is seeking a Senior Project Estimator in New York to lead complex bid efforts, develop detailed budgets from early design through buyout, and drive pricing strategy with subcontractors and clients.

You will perform extensive takeoffs, coordinate with engineers and architects, and help shape preconstruction planning, phasing, and logistics for large-scale renovations and mixed-use projects.

Qualifications

• College educated with experience budgeting and estimating large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of GMP style estimating and leveling process is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines under pressure.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial construction plans and specifications.
• Willingness to value engineer and optimize costs.
• Knowledge of NYC subcontractor base and market pricing (union/non-union preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead estimator on complex projects from pursuit through buyout.
• Prepare detailed conceptual budgets from pre-construction through design development.
• Perform detailed take-offs of all trades and prepare bid packages.
• Lead and present internal and client-facing estimate reviews, communicating scope and pricing strategy.
• Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization efforts.
• Provide constructability, phasing, and logistics input during preconstruction.
• Manage bid process and ensure accurate submissions by all subcontractors.
• Review and level bids for conformance to specs, materials, wages.
• Resolve scope gaps, overlaps, and risks; discuss questions with subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Attend client meetings to ensure satisfaction and address pricing questions.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, clients, and subs; align with operations on deliverables and procurement schedules.

Skills

Budgeting & Estimating

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

College educated

10 years budgeting/estimating experience

GMP style estimating knowledge

Multi-tasking

Time management

Deadline-driven

Reading construction plans

Value engineering

NYC subcontractor knowledge

Job description

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Description

A Senior Project Estimator serves a vital function in the growth of a construction company. The Senior Project Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a project. They review subcontractor bids in order to choose the most cost effective option. Senior Project Estimator is a challenging position that requires fine attention to detail. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, especially when facing bid deadlines.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as a lead estimator on complex projects from pursuit through buyout
• Prepare detailed conceptual budgets from pre-construction, concept design, schematic design, and design development documents
• Perform detailed take-offs of all trades
• Lead and present internal and client-facing estimate reviews, clearly communicating scope, risks, assumptions, and pricing strategy
• Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization efforts
• Provide constructability, phasing, and logistics input during preconstruction
• Initiate and manage entire bid process (CM and GC) inclusive of bid solicitation, preparation of detailed bid packages, and assure accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors
• Review, analyze, and level bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.
• Identify, document, and resolve scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions, and risks
• Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships
• Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates. Ensure client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors
• Interfacing with operations team by communicating deliverable and procurement schedules

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• College educated
• Ten years minimum experience in budgeting/estimating ground-up and large scale renovation of residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects
• Knowledge of GMP style estimating and leveling process
• Must be able to efficiently multi-task
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and meet them
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• Ability to value engineer
• Knowledge of New York City subcontractor base and market pricing, union and non-union preferably

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed, the annual salary range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000.

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