Senior Cost Estimator

Senior Cost Estimator 1 – New Jersey

Toscano Clements Taylor Cost Consultants is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Estimator to join our team on‑site in Jersey City, New Jersey.

• Review cost estimates at all design and construction stages to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with project scope.
• Prepare detailed unit‑price and lump‑sum estimates using labor, material, and equipment rates, applying Risk Assessment, Life‑Cycle Cost Analysis and Value Engineering techniques.
• Participate in design and construction meetings, provide insights on cost drivers, cost‑reduction strategies, and scope alignment, and coordinate with project teams and owner representatives to validate and reconcile estimates.
• Develop written reports that summarize estimate reviews, clarifications, and value options; contribute to project cost reports and client presentations.
• Mentor junior staff, conduct internal quality‑control reviews, and support continuous improvement initiatives across project controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 15+ years of cost‑estimation and preconstruction experience, with significant rail, mass‑transit, or infrastructure project exposure.
• Strong knowledge of civil/site construction, structural, mechanical/electrical systems, and architectural finishes; familiarity with public‑sector delivery methods and related documentation.
• Proficiency in cost‑estimating software (e.g., MC2, RSMeans), Microsoft Excel/Word, and project‑controls systems; ability to analyze scope documentation, drawings, specifications, and historical data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of summarizing technical findings for internal and client audiences.

• “Small Giant” – large‑scale projects with a boutique, collaborative approach.
• Career growth through continuous learning and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace that values work‑life balance, entrepreneurial spirit, and teamwork.

Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the essential job functions and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel occupying this position.