Senior Estimator

The role

The Senior Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating total project costs. They review subcontractor bids and oversee the full lifecycle of project estimating.

What you will do

• Oversee the full lifecycle of project estimating
• Prepare detailed conceptual budgets
• Perform detailed take-offs of all trades
• Initiate and manage entire bid process
• Accurately level all subcontractor bids
• Negotiate and purchase all subcontractors
• Maintain vendor relationships
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors
• Interface with field team by communicating deliverable and procurement schedules
• Interpret drawings and specifications to quantify scope

Required qualifications

• Four-year degree
• 7-10 years minimum experience in budgeting/estimating
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and meet them
• Proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• Knowledge of New York City subcontractor base
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Nice to have

• Procore
• Timberline
• On-Screen Takeoff

About the company

JRM Construction is an employee-owned construction firm. The company focuses on delivering outstanding quality and a positive client experience through teamwork and integrity.