Director of Estimating - General Contractor
Hays

Job Info

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Your new company

I am partnered with an iconic General Contractor | Construction Management firm headquartered here in Manhattan, NY that has helped shape the NYC skyline over the past century. As they continue to apply that century-long legacy across both interior and core & shell ground up project work they have adapted a modern flair that is incorporated into their hands-on approach helping shape the city we call home.

With a stellar reputation in-tow they are looking to continue providing clients with the service they have become renowned for within the New York construction market as they look to appoint a Director of Estimating to oversee a department of 11. This individual will provide the process and strategy around bidding operations for the firm.

Your new role

In this role as a Director of Estimating, you will report directly to the VP tasked with overseeing all pre-construction efforts for the business across their five core business units that include; Commercial, Education /Cultural, Healthcare /Life Sciences, Corporate Interiors, and High-rise Residential.

Day-to-day duties & responsibilities

• Experience across multiple construction contracts including GC, lump-sum, CM, and conceptual drawings from initial RFP request through bid award.
  
• Review and write full general condition estimates and analysis on a cash flow basis with provided CM staffing levels and schedule.
  
• Review and prepare construction cost estimates with quantity take-offs and unit pricing.
  
• Review, evaluate and level subcontractor bid proposals.
  
• Review and prepare scope breakdown, and construction documents per trade, including scope and project-specific information.
  
• Conduct site walk-throughs and site evaluations for existing conditions, scope and qualifications.
  
• Assist contractors to confirm scope by reviewing plans and specifications.
  
• Contact manufacturers to confirm product specification clarity prior to advising the PM team about RFI.
  
• Manage scope documents and riders during leveling and procurement.
  
• Prepare recommendation packages for review, approval and submission.
  
• Roll-out unified process and bid management for the group
  
• Monitor subcontractor award and audit vendor performance whilst managing existing subcontractor relationships over multiple projects as part of project leveling and scoping.
  
• Interview and engage with new potential subcontractors to explore feasibility
  
• Responsible for staffing and succession planning across the division
  
• Experience with on-screen take-off, Office Suite, building connected, and construction connect would be advantageous.
  

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in the role of Director of Estimating, this individual will have a minimum of 12+ years' experience competitively bidding with a New York based general contractor, having been awarded project work throughout all key project sectors listed above.

What you'll get in return

A very competitive base salary is on offer in addition to a generous benefits package that includes annual bonuses (they haven't missed an annual bonus in 15+ years), 401k with a company match. You are also entitled to full health, dental, and vision insurances offering single and family plans. There is also 5 weeks PTO on offer from day 1 with the business.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Callum Hewitt on the details provided. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your next move.

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