Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor

Job Title

Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator role, based in Stamford, CT, involves preparing complete and accurate estimates and budgets for mid‑to‑high‑rise residential and commercial office projects across a variety of contract types, including lump sum and time and material. The Estimator supports ground‑up construction, site development, tenant improvements, and tenant fit‑outs, and plays a key role in preconstruction, bidding, and business development efforts.

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for materials, labor, equipment, subcontracts, and construction facilities for mid‑to‑high‑rise residential and commercial office projects.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to support competitive and reliable pricing.
• Attend on‑site pre‑bid and proposal conferences as well as site visits to gather information and clarify project requirements.
• Develop and review subcontractor scopes of work to ensure completeness and alignment with project requirements.
• Accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes to determine best value and incorporate them into overall estimates.
• Prepare project bid status reports and ensure all estimates comply with specifications, contract Statements of Work, and Bid Invitations.
• Present cost estimates that support customer proposals, taking into account general and special conditions and project‑specific requirements.
• Prepare scope specifications and requirements for projects and ensure they are accurately reflected in estimates.
• Input project schedules into estimating tools and coordinate schedule assumptions with cost projections.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare cost summary sheets to support final pricing and proposals.
• Input quantities and related data into estimating software and maintain accurate electronic records of estimates.
• Maintain an accurate and current database of cost codes and accounts to build and reference historical cost data.
• Utilize appropriate company and industry historical data to support pricing, value engineering, and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and other internal teams to clarify scope, resolve discrepancies, and refine estimates.
• Support preconstruction, bidding, and business development activities, including responses to RFPs and preparation of proposal documents.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools, and templates by leveraging lessons learned from completed projects.

• Related estimating experience, preferably in mid‑to‑high‑rise residential or commercial office projects.
• Advanced project estimating skills, including value engineering calculations and cost analysis.
• Familiarity with engineering nomenclature to communicate effectively with application engineers, product managers, project managers, engineering teams, and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project documents and data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present estimates and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in quantity takeoffs, pricing, and documentation.
• Ability to read, understand, and organize construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high‑quality output.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience using database software and maintaining historical cost data for estimating purposes.

• Experience with ground‑up construction, site construction, and site development projects.
• Background in multifamily, apartment buildings, and real estate development environments.
• Experience working with general contractors and managing subcontractor relationships.
• Exposure to tenant improvement and tenant fit‑out projects, including…