Cost Manager​/Senior Estimator-General Construction

Location: New York

If you're an accomplished construction estimator who wants to influence projects from the owner's perspective instead of the contractor's side, this is an outstanding opportunity.  
 Our client is seeking an experienced  Senior Cost Manager / Senior Estimator  to lead its growing Cost Management practice in New York City. This role combines technical estimating expertise, leadership, and strategic client advisory responsibilities while working alongside developers, investors, institutions, and owners on complex construction projects throughout the United States.  
 For more than 20 years, the company has been a trusted engineering and construction consulting firm providing technical, leadership, and advisory services for some of the industry's most challenging projects.  
 Working exclusively as a trusted advisor to owners, developers, investors, public-private partnerships, and nonprofit organizations, the company helps clients successfully navigate complex construction programs through expert cost management, engineering consulting, project advisory, and technical leadership.  
 This is an opportunity to join a respected organization where your expertise directly influences project success long before construction begins.  
 The Senior Cost Manager / Senior Estimator will lead the firm's Cost Management and Estimating practice while managing a team of Project Engineers and Estimators.  
 This leadership role is responsible for developing accurate conceptual budgets, design estimates, GMP estimates, cost models, and value engineering solutions while serving as a trusted advisor to clients throughout every phase of a project's lifecycle.  
 Lead and manage the estimating and cost management department   
Mentor, coach, and develop Project Engineers and Estimators   
Balance departmental workload, staffing, and project priorities   
Produce schematic, design development, GMP, and final construction estimates   
Establish and maintain estimating standards, QA/QC procedures, and best practices   
Maintain and improve the firm's historical cost database   
Lead subcontractor and supplier pricing efforts   
Manage the bid solicitation and proposal evaluation process   
Analyze project logistics, schedules, general conditions, and constructability impacts   
Develop value engineering recommendations that reduce costs without compromising quality   
Monitor construction market trends and material pricing   
Build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and trade partners   
Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle  
 Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline   
~ 10+ years of progressive estimating or cost management experience   
~3+ years of experience leading teams and managing technical staff   
~ Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout   
~ Strong understanding of construction estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost management   
~ Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously   
~ Experience interacting with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors  

 Engineer-in-Training (EIT)  
Project Management Professional (PMP)
 Annual Performance Bonus   
100% Company-Paid Medical Insurance   
~ Dental & Vision Coverage   
~Flexible Hybrid Work Environment   
~ Life Insurance   
~ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability   
~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
~ Commuter Pre-Tax Benefits   
~ Legal Plan   
~ Paid Holidays

This role offers a flexible work environment with a combination of office, client site, and occasional travel to project locations throughout the United States as business needs require.