Senior Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a leading NYC-based general contractor specializing in ground-up residential construction and major alterations across the five boroughs.

About the Role

They're looking for a Senior Estimator with procurement experience who is currently doing this work — someone actively pricing ground-up and major alteration projects on active GC bids today, not someone coming from owner-side, facilities, or corporate estimating. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role that spans both sides of the pricing process: you'll take a set of drawings and turn it into a complete, defensible budget or bid, and you'll also carry that pricing through into subcontractor buyout and procurement as projects move into construction. You understand the real nuances of sequencing a ground-up build, know how to price it accurately, competitively, and on deadline, and know how to translate a winning estimate into a well-negotiated buyout.

Responsibilities

• Own the full estimating process for ground-up and major alteration projects — from conceptual/preliminary budgeting through detailed takeoffs and final bid submission
• Prepare accurate, comprehensive quantity takeoffs and cost estimates across all trades and project phases
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and vendor pricing to ensure scope completeness and cost accuracy
• Lead procurement and buyout efforts post-award — soliciting bids, negotiating subcontract and purchase order pricing, and finalizing scopes in line with the estimate
• Develop and present GMPs, hard-bid pricing, and budget updates as projects move from preconstruction into construction
• Partner directly with project executives, preconstruction teams, and project management to align pricing and procurement with the construction schedule and market conditions
• Track material, labor, and market pricing trends across the NYC metro area to keep estimates and buyout targets current and competitive
• Identify scope gaps, value engineering opportunities, and cost risks before they threaten budget or schedule
• Maintain organized, accurate estimating and procurement records, historical cost data, and bid/buyout documentation across active pursuits and awarded projects
• Navigate the practical realities of NYC ground-up and major alteration work — union labor agreements, DOB requirements, and site logistics specific to active construction

Qualifications

• Currently working for a general contractor, actively estimating ground-up and/or major alteration projects in NYC — this is a non-negotiable requirement, not a nice-to-have
• Prior experience with subcontractor procurement/buyout, in addition to estimating, strongly preferred

Required Skills

• Deep, present-day understanding of takeoff methodology, bid leveling, and detailed cost estimating
• Real, active knowledge of NYC-area trade pricing, labor rates, and material costs
• Strong understanding of ground-up construction sequencing and major alteration project nuances
• Procurement/buyout experience — soliciting bids, negotiating subcontracts and purchase orders, and finalizing scopes
• Comfortable making fast, accurate pricing decisions under deadline pressure
• Proficiency with construction estimating and project management software (On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Procore, Timberline, Sage, or similar)

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health plans available
• Real growth path as our client's project pipeline expands

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusivity.