Construction Project Lead / Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Construction industry experience is required.

Busy, high-end residential general contractor (including some commercial work) seeking a Project Lead / Estimator to own projects end to end — from estimating through signed contract, construction, and final project close-out.

This is a job lead role for someone highly focused — you're holding fifty moving pieces across multiple active jobs at once, and nothing slips because the topic changed during the conversation.

You own every project in your portfolio — every deadline, every document, every detail — from the day you receive a client's initial scope to the day the punch list is finished. You don't need to personally file every permit or pick up a hammer, but you need to know what's required, who should handle it, and where it stands. You're not anyone's supervisor, but the office runs around what your jobs need.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN:

Estimating
Turn a client's initial scope into an accurate take-off and estimate, based on drawings and written scope. Price and prepare change orders as jobs evolve. Estimates go through ownership review before reaching the client. Review job-costing reports provided to you and address any cost variances with the owner against the estimate.

Project Ownership
Run assigned jobs start to finish — permits, subs, schedule, documentation, client communication — with a clean handoff if you're OOO. You're the primary point of contact for customers and subcontractors on your jobs, and you're in regular contact with the field — the onsite project manager and carpenter foremen — to stay current on progress and catch issues early. You report to ownership, with close, ongoing contact on approvals and project details as jobs progress.

Compliance & Approvals
Know what's required for every job — DOB, Landmarks, TPP, ACP, co-op or condo board approvals, and whatever else applies — and who's responsible for each filing, even when it's not you.

Subs & Vendors
Bid out trades with complete, accurate packages. Proof each bid against the job's scope, and decide who gets awarded the work.

Through Close-Out
Stay on top of the job through construction and own the punchlist to completion — the job isn't done until it's closed.

You're the Right Fit If You...

• Can hold multiple active projects at once and always know what needs attention next without being told
• Understand construction filings and compliance well enough to direct the process, even without filing everything yourself
• Write clearly — your documents often become the record a building or client relies on
• Own a job from first estimate to final punchlist, not just one phase
• Work well as part of a small team — sharing what others need to know, not just handling your own piece
• Keep a positive, can-do attitude when plans change or the day doesn't go as expected, and look for solutions rather than just flagging problems

REQUIRED

Experience

• 5+ years of proven take-off and estimating skill — this is required, not a growth area
• 3+ years managing multiple active construction projects at once, each involving multiple trades running simultaneously
• Coordination with managing agents on renovation approvals, including understanding alteration agreements

Also Required

• Highly focused — able to track countless open threads across multiple active jobs without losing any of them
• Comfortable with plans, specs, and building/co-op paperwork
• Highly organized with strong written communication
• Reliable, punctual, professional

Systems

Xero, QuickBooks Desktop (reference), Microsoft Office, Google Drive/Sheets, Adobe Acrobat Pro

POSITION DETAILS

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: In-office in Yonkers, NY with periodic visits to job sites in Manhattan
Status: Full-time

We are a small company, which means this position has real responsibility and direct access to ownership. There are no bureaucratic layers. We need someone experienced enough to step in, understand what needs to happen, and become a trusted part of keeping the business running.

We’re a New York–based general contractor with a 40+ year track record of delivering high-end residential renovations. We’ve built our reputation on quality, integrity, and lasting client relationships — and we’re looking for someone who takes the same kind of pride in their work.

Company Description

We’re a New York–based general contractor with a 40+ year track record of delivering high-end residential renovations. We’ve built our reputation on quality, integrity, and lasting client relationships — and we’re looking for someone who takes the same kind of pride in their work.