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Overview
Work History
Education
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THOMAS O’NEILL

Weehawken,NJ

Summary

Senior Estimator with 16+ years of experience, including 12+ years in NYC with general contractor estimating and 4+ years in Ireland/UK trade estimating. Experienced in preparing detailed cost estimates for commercial, retail, office, and interior projects ranging from $500K to $50M+. Strong background supporting preconstruction teams, coordinating multiple bids at once, and working closely with subcontractors and clients to keep estimates accurate and practical. Recognized for dependability, clear communication, and a steady approach to fast-paced bidding environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Estimator (Self-Employed)

DataSphere LLC
05.2024 - Current
  • Provide estimating services for drywall, framing, and interior subcontractors on projects up to $5M.
  • Deliver take-offs, cost analyses, and competitive bids with focus on accuracy and responsiveness.

Senior Estimator

Wesbuilt Construction Managers LLC
01.2013 - 01.2024
  • Delivered estimating for a diverse GC with a strong retail and commercial focus, managing $100M+ in annual bids.
  • Reviewed drawings, performed take-offs, solicited bids, negotiated with subcontractors, and bought out awarded scopes.
  • Partnered with clients and project teams to provide cost studies, value engineering options, and timely budget updates.
  • Assisted in early budgeting exercises for modular projects as Wesbuilt explored this new market sector.
  • Key Projects: Cross County Mall Renovation ($15M), LIC Redevelopment ($50M), 750 8th Avenue ($20M), Cloud Kitchens rollout, multiple fitness centers (OTF/JACX), UFT Staten Island Office, 10+ Fika Coffee Shops, and restaurants (Bluebird, Dickson Meats, Chelsea Market).


Recognition: 10-Year Service Award (2023). Part of team honored with ENR “Contractor of the Year” (2022).

Estimator

McCrory Scaffolding
2004 - 2009
  • Estimated scaffolding and access solutions across commercial and industrial projects.
  • Prepared take-offs and pricing while coordinating with site teams to ensure estimates reflected safe, buildable, and cost-effective solutions.
  • Developed a solid trade estimating foundation prior to moving into general contracting.

Education

Degree - Building Services & Renewable Energies

Ulster University

HNC - Construction Engineering

Ulster University

Skills

  • Preconstruction Estimating
  • Quantity Take-Offs
  • Subcontractor Management & Buyouts
  • Cost Analysis & Forecasting
  • Value Engineering
  • Change Order Pricing

Timeline

Principal Estimator (Self-Employed)

DataSphere LLC
05.2024 - Current

Senior Estimator

Wesbuilt Construction Managers LLC
01.2013 - 01.2024

HNC - Construction Engineering

Ulster University

Estimator

McCrory Scaffolding
2004 - 2009

Degree - Building Services & Renewable Energies

Ulster University

SOFTWARE & TOOLS

  • PlanSwift
  • Procore
  • Buildertrend
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook