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Senior Project Estimator

Jrmconstructionmanagementllc

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Jun 18, 2026

Salary
$180k – $220k
Location
New York, NY · New York, New York, United States
Type
Full-time
Department
Pre-Con - Estimating
Seniority
Senior
Source
Greenhouse

Description

Company Overview

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.

 

Job Description:

A Senior Project Estimator serves a vital function in the growth of a construction company. The Senior Project Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with a project. They review subcontractor bids in order to choose the most cost effective option. Senior Project Estimator is a challenging position that requires fine attention to detail. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, especially when facing bid deadlines.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Serve as a lead estimator on complex projects from pursuit through buyout
  • Prepare detailed conceptual budgets from pre-construction, concept design, schematic design, and design development documents
  • Perform detailed take-offs of all trades
  • Lead and present internal and client-facing estimate reviews, clearly communicating scope, risks, assumptions, and pricing strategy
  • Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization efforts
  • Provide constructability, phasing, and logistics input during preconstruction
  • Initiate and manage entire bid process (CM and GC) inclusive of bid solicitation, preparation of detailed bid packages, and assure accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors
  • Review, analyze, and level bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.
  • Identify, document, and resolve scope gaps, overlaps, exclusions, and risks
  • Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractors.
  • Develop and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships
  • Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates. Ensure client satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors
  • Interfacing with operations team by communicating deliverable and procurement schedules

 

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

  • College educated
  • Ten years minimum experience in budgeting/estimating ground-up and large scale renovation of residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects
  • Knowledge of GMP style estimating and leveling process
  • Must be able to efficiently multi-task
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and meet them
  • Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
  • Ability to value engineer
  • Knowledge of New York City subcontractor base and market pricing, union and non-union preferably

 

Salary Information

  • To the extent this position is performed, the annual salary range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. 

 

The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.

 

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Skills

GMPProcurement

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