Chief Estimator/Purchasing Manager

Title: Chief Estimator/Purchasing Manager

Location: Westchester County, NY

Compensation: $175,000 - $250,000 Base + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a full service general construction firm, specializing in multifamily projects. Their extensive portfolio consists of ground up new construction ranging from $1M to $200M. They are seeking a talented Chief Estimator to help them with a variety or professional estimating duties relayed to developing estimates and procuring work at their office in Westchester County NY.

The Role:

• Prepare take-off & pricing for a variety of ground up residential construction opportunities, by reviewing, interpreting, and accurately estimating scope of work as outlined in project documents.
• Pilot thorough analysis of drawings and specifications by researching selected products from a cost and constructability perspective.
• Attend Pre-bid meetings where value engineering options and costs, as well as estimating productions and scheduling are provided and presented.
• Perform detailed project cost estimate using company estimating software.
• Compose and oversee all aspects of estimating including; pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, value engineering, subcontractor bidding and general conditions.
• Work collaboratively with owner and Project Managers to ensure flawless project delivery.

The Person:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 8 years' experience estimating and in the construction industry.
• Relevant project experience in both public and commercial work
• Strong relationships with Sub-Contractors across Westchester county
• Experience with estimating software.
• Ability to negotiate throughout the bidding process.
• Team player with a positive attitude who can also work independently, is self-motivated and success driven, yet able and willing to take direction.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

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The above salary range represents Cobalt's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is one part of the total rewards package this client provides to employees.