Senior Project Estimator - Lead Complex Construction Bids

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

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.