Senior Estimator – Multifamily Wood-Frame

2 weeks ago

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States The O'Neill Group Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Location: Hackensack, NJ (with occasional travel to project sites in New York and Connecticut)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The O'Neill Group, LLC:

The O'Neill Group is a forward-thinking real estate development company focused on revitalizing communities through strategic planning, smart investment, and innovative construction. With a strong presence across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, our portfolio includes mixed-use developments, multifamily housing, and commercial retail. Our mission is to combine community-driven design with long-term economic impact.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our team. This role will play a vital part in shaping the early phases of our development pipeline through accurate cost forecasting, subcontractor coordination, and conceptual estimating. Ideal candidates will have a background in wood-frame multifamily buildings, interior renovations, and general contracting.

Position Summary:

The Senior Estimator will lead cost planning from concept to construction, producing accurate budgets, quantity take-offs, and bid packages. You'll coordinate closely with internal teams, external consultants, and subcontractors to ensure financial precision and constructability during pre-development and pre-construction stages.

This position requires both conceptual and hard bid estimating experience, a strong understanding of residential and commercial construction, and familiarity with Northeast market conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction estimates.
  • Review and interpret architectural, civil, structural, and MEP drawings for cost implications.
  • Perform accurate quantity take-offs and develop cost breakdowns for labor, materials, and subcontractor scopes.
  • Coordinate and lead RFPs, bid walks, and bid submissions; prepare clear bid comparisons and subcontractor leveling.
  • Maintain and expand relationships with qualified subcontractors and vendors in NY, NJ, and CT.
  • Provide value engineering recommendations and advise on cost-saving alternatives.
  • Develop and manage project-specific historical cost data and internal benchmarks.
  • Participate in pre-bid conferences, site visits, and scope review meetings.
  • Assess general conditions, site logistics, phasing, and construction challenges during early-stage planning.
  • Track and update budgets throughout design changes and permit phases.
  • Collaborate with owners, design consultants, and construction teams to refine budgets and scopes.
  • Assist in smooth handoff from pre-construction to construction, including bid tabulation and contract selection.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in estimating or pre-construction, preferably with a developer or general contractor.
  • Strong background in wood-frame multifamily construction.
  • Familiarity with MEP systems, construction materials, labor pricing, and regional subcontractor markets.
  • Proficiency with estimating tools like Bluebeam, PlanSwift, ProEst, or similar software.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with Procore or project management platforms is a plus.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
  • Understanding of contract types (GMP, CM-at-Risk, Design-Build) and value engineering strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience estimating multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial development projects.
  • Knowledge of building codes and permitting processes in CT, NY, and NJ.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary Range: $120,000 to $150,000 + Bonus + Benefits
  • Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus
  • Benefits Package Includes:
    • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (Individual Only)
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
  • Mileage and travel reimbursement
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to:

Subject Line: Pre-Construction Estimator Application – Glen

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