Senior Estimator - Development & Construction

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Senior Estimator - Development & Construction

Description

Equinox is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead cost planning, budgeting, benchmarking, and preconstruction for new club developments. You will guide projects from early feasibility and design concepts through construction, bidding, and completion, partnering with Construction, Design, Real Estate, Finance, Procurement, and external collaborators. The goal is to balance project goals, quality standards, member experience expectations, and financial objectives, with strong experience in commercial interior estimating.

Responsibilities

• Build conceptual, schematic, and full construction-document cost estimates broken down by trade and division
• Partner with Real Estate to develop feasibility budgets for new locations
• Identify cost exposures during site due diligence and flag constructability issues in architectural drawings
• Lead bid management: prepare bidding packages, review contractor proposals, and run bid-leveling analyses for final negotiation support
• Drive smart value engineering and cost-reduction opportunities while protecting premium finishes and long-term durability
• Conduct cost-risk assessments at key milestones to mitigate inflation, site condition surprises, and long-lead delays
• Maintain a historical cost database by region, club square-footage, and trade to improve estimate accuracy
• Audit contractor change orders for scope accuracy and fair market pricing

Requirements

• 8+ years of commercial construction estimating or preconstruction experience, emphasizing high-end commercial interiors
• Full-scope technical mastery of structural, architectural, MEP, low-voltage, and luxury specialty finishes
• Advanced commercial fundamentals: quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, material pricing trends, regional labor market conditions, and contract negotiation
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills with no tolerance for calculation errors
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or related field (or equivalent field-proven experience)
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and estimating software such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, BuildingConnected, or Procore
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom
• Preferred: experience estimating luxury fitness, hospitality, high-end retail, or restaurant builds
• Preferred: professional certification such as CPE or CCP

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits, plus industry-leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary club membership
• Perks and incentives with products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa, and Shop