Estimator (Construction Company)

Overview Our client is an ENR Top 100 construction firm with a strong interiors and renovation platform in New York City. They are seeking an experienced Estimator to take ownership of interior construction estimates across a diverse and active project pipeline.
This role sits at the center of preconstruction and partners closely with operations, clients, and trade partners from pursuit through project closeout.
Responsibilities Lead the estimating process on interior projects totaling $5M to $100M annually
Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to clearly define scope, materials, and labor
Create detailed scope and analysis sheets for subcontractor bid leveling
Solicit, analyze, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure full scope coverage
Perform subcontractor bid reviews and descoping to confirm compliance with drawings, specifications, schedule, logistics, insurance, and quality standards
Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities, and provide value engineering recommendations
Ensure estimates are complete and aligned with client financial objectives
Lead project kickoff and closeout meetings to support smooth handoff to operations and accounting
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and internal teams
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred, construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or architecture a plus
5+ years of construction experience within commercial or interior construction
Must be willing to work on site daily from the Manhattan office
Eligible for discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance

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