Senior Construction Estimator at HAYS in Manhattan, New York

Job Description:

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I am partnered with a Construction Manager & General Contracting firm that has serviced the NYC market for over 100 years, providing construction management, pre-construction, and sustainability services to a broad range of clients across the residential, commercial and infrastructure realms. This role is available in both their mid-town and Long Island based offices.



Your New Role & Responsibilities

• Review RFP and all bid documents to determine scope of work and required contents of an estimate (Lump Sum, GMP, Cost-Plus, etc.). Incorporate historical data into estimate as required.


• Prepare disciplined estimates by review and compilation of scopes of work and by calculating complete takeoffs manually or digitally.


• Independently manage and maintain preconstruction process and public and private estimates ranging from large, complex conceptual budgeting to firm-price bids with minimal supervision. Maintain budgets and track changes from inception to completion of a final bid. Design-Build experience is a plus.


• Solely responsible for the set-up and completion of a bid or budget, including document distribution, subcontractor coverage, receiving/entering/leveling subcontractor quotes, overseeing Estimating Assistant as it pertains to their bid effort. Oversee other team members of different disciplines to support a complete estimating effort.


• Attend pre-bid site visits and pre-bid and post-bid meetings as required to support the estimate. Attend Preconstruction interviews to represent Estimating department in support of proposals and bids.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 10 years estimating, project management and/or engineering experience with minimum 5 years total estimating experience.


• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents (drawings, specifications, details, etc.) and the ability to complete bids and budgets from Conceptual Design to final Construction documents, including all trade disciplines.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Knowledge of Quickmeasure, Earthworks, Procore and other Microsoft Office software is preferred.

What you'll get in return



Our client has a very competitive compensation and benefits package with a salary range of $170k - $200k, medical, dental, and vision insurances, 401K retirement plans + employer match, a generous PTO package, tuition reimbursement, and more.



What you need to do now



If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Daniel Seletsky on the details provided. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your next move.


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