Senior Estimator
Core
Senior Estimator specializing in mechanical and plumbing trades, preparing Front End Planning estimates, reviewing cost estimates and construction change orders, and managing project controls for NYC public construction projects.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical estimator (public sector)
Builds
Cost estimates, construction change orders, and project control analyses for mechanical and plumbing systems
Domain
Public construction (NYC Department of Design and Construction)
Required skills
mechanical estimating, plumbing estimating, bid analysis, risk management, schedule review, change order management, stakeholder liaison, mentorship, Bluebeam proficiency, market cost analysis
Preferred skills
general construction estimating, electrical estimating
Technologies
Bluebeam
Responsibilities
Prepare Front End Planning estimates; review third-party cost estimates for mechanical and plumbing scopes; analyze bids and root-cause variances; manage construction change orders; develop and implement project controls policies; mentor junior staff; coordinate with design consultants and contractors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC