Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Sweet Group LLC is seeking a New York City-based Estimating Manager to lead a dynamic team of estimators. The role consists of managing a team of professionals developing budgets and estimates for various construction and design build projects in the Northeast. This role requires an individual with strong organizational and communication skills.

This is a full-time, in-person position in our New York City Office located in lower Manahattan. Reports directly to the Director of Cost Controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the compilation of bids and estimates for construction and design build projects.
• Provide quantitative analysis of construction costs.
• Supervise a team of estimators to ensure preparation of quality budgets and estimates.
• Analyze trends, bid success rates, competitor pricing, and project budget lifecycles.
• Work directly with the Purchasing Manager to buy out construction trades within budget.
• Develop construction schedules, including cost-loaded schedules.
• Communicate directly with and build relationships with subcontractors from various trades.
• Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids for project compliance.
• Work directly with assigned Project Managers to finalize project budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of estimating experience.
• Knowledge, skills and experience with construction methods, techniques and standards in the States of New York and New Jersey.
• Familiarity with requirements of contracts, specifications and drawings.
• Understanding of project constructability, whether inferred or objective for all construction trades.
• Understanding of unit rates for all trades of construction.
• Strong understanding of unions and local material markets.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Understanding subcontracts and the terms and conditions of purchase orders.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and Procore.
• Experience with Primavera P6, a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Travel throughout the Tri-State area required.

Physical Demands:

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 15 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package:
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment

Sweet Group of New York LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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