Senior Project Estimator

Company Overview

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Description:

A Senior Project Estimator serves a vital function in the growth of a construction company. The Senior Project Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a project. They review subcontractor bids in order to choose the most cost effective option. Senior Project Estimator is a challenging position that requires fine attention to detail. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, especially when facing bid deadlines.

Responsibilities and Duties

Serve as a lead estimator on complex projects from pursuit through buyout

Prepare detailed conceptual budgets from pre-construction, concept design, schematic design, and design development documents

Perform detailed take-offs of all trades

Lead and present internal and client-facing estimate reviews, clearly communicating scope, risks, assumptions, and pricing strategy

Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization efforts

Provide constructability, phasing, and logistics input during preconstruction

Initiate and manage entire bid process (CM and GC) inclusive of bid solicitation, preparation of detailed bid packages, and assure accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors

Review, analyze, and level bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.

Identify, document, and resolve scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions, and risks

Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractors.

Develop and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships

Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates. Ensure client satisfaction.

Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors

Interfacing with operations team by communicating deliverable and procurement schedules

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

College educated

Ten years minimum experience in budgeting/estimating ground-up and large scale renovation of residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects

Knowledge of GMP style estimating and leveling process

Must be able to efficiently multi-task

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and meet them

Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications

Ability to value engineer

Knowledge of New York City subcontractor base and market pricing, union and non-union preferably

Salary Information

To the extent this position is performed, the annual salary range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000.

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