Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Business Consultant Transforming Talent Acquisition Across the Consultancy and Owner’s Representative Sector (USA)

New York, NY

Salary: $110,000 to $120,000 plus benefits

Discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

Fortiva are delighted to be partnering with an Owner’s Representative firm in New York to help recruit an Estimator to support a range of Infrastructure projects across the city, working with a bespoke mix of public and private sector clients.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates across all projects in the preconstruction stage.
• Develop and maintain cost plans, reports, and cash flows aligned with project scope.
• Manage RFPs, analyze bids, and provide commercial recommendations.
• Support value engineering and cost-risk management activities.
• Price changes and variations throughout design and delivery.
• Maintain strong awareness of market rates and infrastructure cost drivers.
• Perform benchmarking and support cost database development.
• Deliver clear cost presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while supporting timely delivery.

• Experience in estimating, cost management, or quantity surveying, preferably within infrastructure or heavy civil projects.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure construction methods and cost structures.
• Experience working with owners, consultants, and contractors.
• Ability to assess risk, change, and cost impacts.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Consulting

Construction and Civil Engineering