Job Title: Senior Estimator - Commercial & Multifamily - GC/CM
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Compensation: $150,000- $200,000 (DOE) + 2 bonuses + additional benefits.
Irving Knight are partnered with a leading General Contractor and Construction Management firm looking to add a highly skilled Senior Estimator to their preconstruction team and report directly into the Director of Preconstruction. You will be responsible managing a range of ground up projects including: multifamily (150-400 units), hospitality, healthcare, education, sports/entertainment, and commercial offices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review project specifications, drawings, and scope to develop detailed cost estimates.
- Analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
- Perform material take-offs and develop cost breakdowns for labor, materials, equipment, and overhead.
- Collaborate with project managers and teams to establish and monitor budgets.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather information and assess project conditions.
- Identify potential risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions to optimize project costs.
- Prepare bid proposals, including documentation and pricing summaries, for submission to clients.
- Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
- Stay updated on current market trends, pricing, and construction techniques.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in construction estimating on large scale commercial and multifamily projects.
- Experience managing and supporting junior estimators.
- Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Competitive and negotiated experience.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and pricing.
- Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, AutoDesk) and Microsoft Office Suite.