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Estimator / Sr. Estimator (Construction)

Front Line Consulting
Watertown, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

Front Line Trace Consulting LLC is seeking an Estimator / Sr. Estimator to join the Design & Construction Team for the New York State Office of General Services (OGS). This position may be based out of any of these upstate NY regional locations: Comstock, Dannemora, Malone, Saranac Lake, Comstock, Rome, Marcy, or Watertown.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as liaison between contractors, field personnel, client, executive staff and contract management on issues and complex matters
  • Review of orders on contract for contract/procedural compliance
  • Manage all orders on contract for projects within the Division of Construction - Region 5
  • Estimate and negotiate orders on contract with contractors in accordance with the contract
  • Assist with the review of project claims when requested
  • Develop cost estimates for project teams

Qualifications:

For Estimator:

  • Shall possess, at a minimum, four (4) years of experience respectively, in cost estimating, including the cost preparation/review of architectural, mechanical, electrical systems/components of building construction projects, along with the review/negotiation of cost proposals.
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or associates degree with 2 years of construction estimating experience
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with construction estimating software - i.e. Means CostWorks
  • OSHA 10

For Sr. Estimator:

  • Shall possess, at a minimum, six (6) years of experience respectively, in cost estimating, including the cost preparation/review of architectural, mechanical, electrical systems/components of building construction projects, along with the review/negotiation of cost proposals.
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field with two (2) years of construction estimating experience, OR associates degree with four (4) years of construction estimating experience
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with construction estimating software - i.e. Means CostWorks
  • OSHA 10

Front Line Trace Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $109,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Have you perviously worked on Public Agency construction projects? (Yes/No), If yes, which agencies? (ex. DASNY, MTA, OGS, etc.)
  • Do you have experience with construction management software? (Yes/No) If yes, which software? (i.e. RSMeans, CostWorks, On-Screen Takeoff)
  • Which NYS OGS regional office location would be most convenient for you?

(Comstock, Dannemora, Malone, Saranac Lake, Rome, Marcy, or Watertown)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Construction estimating: 4 years (Preferred)
  • Commercial construction: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • OSHA 10 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $109,000

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