Senior Estimator - Budgeting / Preconstruction

Senior Estimator - Budgeting / Preconstruction

Location: Westchester County, NY
Compensation: $170,000 base + bonus + 401(k) match + ESOP

Overview

We are seeking a senior, experienced Estimator to support front-end budgeting and preconstruction for multifamily development projects. This role is focused on conceptual and early-stage budgeting, not procurement or buyout.

You will work closely with executive leadership and the development team to establish clear, accurate construction budgets early in the process, helping projects move forward efficiently with minimal revisions.

This is a highly visible role with direct access to leadership and long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed construction budgets from early site plans and development concepts

• Translate incomplete drawings into realistic, defensible budgets ("more art than science")

• Present budgets to internal development teams and leadership

• Collaborate with the Head of Purchasing & Estimating (procurement handled separately)

• Partner directly with executive leadership on budget strategy and assumptions

• Support preconstruction efforts across multiple multifamily projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an Estimator with a General Contractor or owner-side construction group

• Strong background in multifamily construction budgeting

• Proven experience with conceptual and early-stage estimates

• Comfortable working with evolving scopes and limited documentation

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain budgets clearly

• Stable work history and long-term mindset

This Role Is Not

• A procurement or buyout focused position

• A junior or mid-level estimating role

Compensation & Benefits

• $170,000 base salary

• Annual performance bonus

• 401(k) with company match

• ESOP participation

• Health insurance

• Long-term opportunity with a growing organization

Why This Role

This position offers a true seat at the table, with influence over how projects are budgeted and executed from day one.