Senior Cost Estimator A premier, national cost management and project controls consultancy is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Estimator to join its East Coast operations. This mid-level, hybrid position focuses on preparing precise material, labor, and pre-bid cost estimates across complex public and private sector architectural and engineering design projects. The role serves as a key bridge between conceptual design and executable construction documents, offering direct mentorship from senior project leadership.
Core Responsibilities:
Estimate Development: Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation to compile detailed material, labor, and time estimates across various design phases.
Cost Tracking & Analysis: Evaluate cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle by tracking baseline estimates against actual performance data and active market shifts.
Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with design teams, specialized trade consultants, vendors, and clients to formulate estimates, resolve scope gaps, and refine project budgets.
Problem Identification & Resolution: Proactively collect cost data from external sub-contractor networks and internal historical databases to isolate project risks early.
Candidate Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
Experience:
Demonstrated professional estimating experience within architectural, engineering, or project control environments (including formal internship or associate-level roles).Software Competency: Practical familiarity or working knowledge of digital takeoff and cost database software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, e-Takeoff, MII, Sage Estimating, or equivalent tools).
Technical Skills:
High proficiency in MS Excel for multi-variable data analysis, quantitative modeling, and reporting. Operational Strategy & Execution StepsTarget Sourcing Parameters: Launch direct outreach across regional cost consulting firms, owner's representative practices, and mid-sized general contractors specializing in public sector building projects. Candidate Qualification: Filter for candidates possessing strong quantitative takeoff abilities and experience supporting multi-disciplinary design phases (Conceptual through Construction Documents).Pipeline Action: Submit a qualified shortlist of vetted candidates directly to decision-makers within 48 hours to maintain immediate recruitment momentum. If interested in this role, feel free to use the link below to schedule a callhttps://calendar.app.google/e6ije2yy16GND7Zz9
