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Our client is a New York City construction management firm specializing in both market-rate and affordable housing, delivering ground-up multifamily and high-rise projects for some of the city's most prominent investment and development firms.
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\nThey're looking for a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and grow the estimating function, reporting directly to the Principal.

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Responsibilities

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Lead preconstruction estimating from conceptual estimation through Schematic Design (SD) and Design Development (DD), and on to final GMP
Prepare and manage cost plans and budgets at each design stage, tracking scope and value engineering opportunities as drawings progress
Own the takeoff and bid process, including subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and scope review
Coordinate with the scheduling function to keep preconstruction milestones and long-lead procurement items on track
Review scopes and specifications for compliance with NYC DOB codes and permitting requirements
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors to support competitive, reliable pricing
Contribute to business development, including proposal preparation and client presentations
Mentor junior estimating staff as the team grows

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Experience

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Strong preconstruction and estimating background on ground-up multifamily or high-rise projects, with genuine experience across conceptual, SD, and DD stages
Market-rate and affordable housing experience projects over 100M required
Familiarity with NYC DOB codes and permitting requirements as they relate to estimating
Proficiency with Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar mangement tools

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