Niche SSP - No.1 for Estimating Talent · 11 hours ago
Estimator
Niche SSP is an ENR Top 100 construction firm with a strong interiors and renovation platform in New York City. They are seeking an experienced Estimator to take ownership of interior construction estimates across a diverse and active project pipeline, collaborating closely with operations, clients, and trade partners throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Lead the estimating process on interior projects totaling $5M to $100M annually
Prepare detailed cost estimates for tenant fit-outs, renovations, and complex interior buildouts
Develop accurate budgets through all design phases, including architectural, structural, and all trades
Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to clearly define scope, materials, and labor
Create detailed scope and analysis sheets for subcontractor bid leveling
Solicit, analyze, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure full scope coverage
Perform subcontractor bid reviews and descoping to confirm compliance with drawings, specifications, schedule, logistics, insurance, and quality standards
Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities, and provide value engineering recommendations
Ensure estimates are complete and aligned with client financial objectives
Lead project kickoff and closeout meetings to support smooth handoff to operations and accounting
Stay engaged through construction to support RFIs, change pricing, ticket pricing, and subcontract execution
Participate in client meetings to review pricing, resolve issues, and support value engineering efforts
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and internal teams
Contribute to team collaboration, mentorship, and the continued growth of the estimating department
Qualification
Required
5+ years of construction experience within commercial or interior construction
Must be willing to work on site daily from the Manhattan office
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred, construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or architecture a plus
Equivalent construction experience will be considered
Benefits
Eligible for discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance