Senior Project Estimator

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead estimator on complex projects from pursuit through buyout
• Prepare detailed conceptual budgets from pre-construction and design documents
• Perform detailed take-offs of all trades
• Lead and present internal and client-facing estimate reviews
• Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization efforts
• Provide constructability, phasing, and logistics input during preconstruction
• Manage the entire bid process including solicitation and preparation of bid packages
• Review, analyze, and level bids for conformance to specifications and pricing
• Identify and resolve scope gaps, overlaps, and risks
• Develop and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and clients

Requirements

• College education
• Minimum 10 years experience in budgeting/estimating for ground-up and large-scale renovation projects
• Experience with residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects
• Knowledge of GMP style estimating and leveling processes
• Proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• Knowledge of New York City subcontractor base and market pricing
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure of deadlines

About the Company

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City, JRM delivers high-quality services to a diverse range of clients including Fortune 500 corporations, luxury retailers, and healthcare organizations.