Estimator, Program Lead

We are seeking an experienced Estimator, Program Lead for our Rye Brook, NY office in Westchester County. Estimators are responsible for accurately determining the total costs associated with a construction project by executing a detailed line-item budget for each trade. The ideal candidate must have an acute attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines.

Responsibilities:

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


• Execute detailed take-offs of all trades. Initiate and manage entire bid process (construction management and general contractor) inclusive of preparation of detailed bid package


• Ensure accurate and proper submissions & proposals by all subcontractors


• National, regional, and local subcontractor acquisition and prequalification for projects in new markets throughout the Northeast


• Facilitate review and presentation of bids to internal project management partners and clients


• Partnership with other Estimators and Estimating Coordinators supporting the Programs team to ensure accuracy and consistency of all bids


• Collaboration with Project Managers to develop scope sheets and leveling sheets


• Development of relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal partners


• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors


• Work collaboratively with field team to communicate deliverables and procurement schedules


• Level subcontractor bid proposals for accuracy and scope gaps


• Prepare scope of work documentation by division


• Attend and lead subcontractor calls and meetings as needed


• Conduct on-site walk-throughs as needed 

Qualifications and Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in budgeting and Estimating for commercial construction projects.  


• Experience with open store remodels and store expansions for national big box retailers along with knowledge of multi-shift schedules


• Experience with GMAX and/or GMP bidding strategies


• Comprehensive subcontractor qualification and leveling


• Proven ability to compile complete estimates and hard bid packages with trade breakdowns 


• Procurement and MS Project scheduling experience


• Strong presentation skills and ability to lead or participate in meetings with subcontractors, clients, owners, and architects as needed


• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and deliver on deadlines for multiple concurrent projects 


• Excellent time management and organizational skills


• Demonstrated proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications


• Ability to value-engineer a project


• College degree preferred or comparable professional experience


• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• Strong knowledge of MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook 


• Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, and Building Connected experience preferred