Job Description
Commercial Construction Estimator
Our client is a nationally recognized commercial construction firm known for delivering complex, high-profile projects across a wide range of markets, including corporate, healthcare, hospitality, mission-critical, and mixed-use developments. With a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration, and client service, the company offers employees the opportunity to work on impactful projects while providing a supportive culture focused on professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career success.
Job Description
Lead multiple projects through the full preconstruction lifecycle, from early design and feasibility studies through final construction documents and bidding. Develop and oversee conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, value engineering initiatives, comparative cost studies, and pricing strategies to ensure accurate project forecasting. Manage and coordinate preconstruction activities with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and operations teams to successfully transition projects into construction. Lead, mentor, and supervise preconstruction managers, assistant managers, and project engineers while driving team performance and development. Prepare and present estimates, budgets, and strategic recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders, supporting interviews and business development efforts. Evaluate project designs, building systems, schedules, logistics, and construction documents to identify risks, cost-saving opportunities, and scope gaps before construction begins.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam, and other Adobe products. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field, preferred. At least (7) years of related commercial construction work experience. Has been the lead preconstruction manager on several projects. Has led others as team leader and has worked to develop and coach others. Strong understanding of building systems, construction drawings and specifications, scheduling (P6), project logistics, geotechnical reports, building codes, LEED requirements, and cost-control opportunities.
What's on Offer
Strong total compensation package including benefits and PTO. Joining an established national GC with a strong local foothold. Opportunity to lead an experienced team of highly skilled professionals.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Manhattan, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $180,000–$220,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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