Senior Estimator - Interiors GC|CM at HAYS in Manhattan, New York

Job Description:

Your new company


This General Contracting and Construction Management firm based in the heart of Manhattan provides expertise to corporate, retail and specialty projects across the Tri-State area. This company incorporates a family feel with a very impressive staff retention rate with the average tenure being 12+ years with the business.



Your new role


They are in a position in which they have to turn away work. Thus, they are looking to hire a Senior Estimator to join the team and assist with their current workload. They boast an impressive 80% repeat business model, so they have a very healthy pipeline in place. This is an opportunity for an experienced estimator to come on board to a very stable business that really strives to look after its employees and maintain a healthy work-life balance.



What you'll need to succeed


The ideal candidate will have 8+ years' experience specifically in commercial, retail and unique fit-out and renovation style projects across the Manhattan area. You will be able to utilize healthy relationships with Sub-Contractors across the Tri-State primarily in New York City. In this role on a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Analyzing and interpreting architectural plans
  
  


• Capable of performing detailed quantity take-offs and organizing the quantities with unit pricing in production of an estimate.
  
  


• The ability to build a full conceptual cost estimate from architectural sketches/schematics.
  
  


• Providing detailed proposals and accurate bid packages
  
  


• Experience in developing and implementing value engineering solutions to drive down project costs for the owner while maintaining a high level of construction quality.
  
  


• Ability to negotiate throughout the bidding process
  
  


• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and aggressive deadlines.
  
  


• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills with a high level of attention to detail
  
  


• A team player with a positive attitude who can also work independently, is self-motivated and success-driven, yet able and willing to take direction.
  
  


• Attending meetings with staff, architects and clients
  
  
  
  

What you'll get in return


If you are looking to work for a business that's upmost importance is to look after its employees whilst providing excellent career scope, then we would like to hear from you. A competitive salary and benefits package are on offer to the successful candidate. To inquire, contact Callum Hewitt on the details provided.



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 CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


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