Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Cathedra Services is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for both interior and exterior projects throughout New York City. Our work includes commercial fit-outs, residential renovations, facade restoration, structural repairs, and building envelope projects.

Responsibilities

·       Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.

·       Attend site visits to evaluate existing conditions, take measurements, and clarify scope.

·       Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, assign unit pricing, and estimate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

·       Prepare estimates at various stages of project development, from preliminary budgets to final bids.

·       Solicit and compare supplier and subcontractor proposals for pricing and scope coverage.

·       Prepare bids with clearly defined scope, allowances, exclusions, and pricing.

·       Identify scope gaps, construction challenges, and cost-saving opportunities.

·       Review estimates for overall accuracy and completeness before submission.

·       Manage estimating schedules to meet bid deadlines.

·       Prepare change order estimates and maintain organized estimating records.

·       Enter and manage estimating information in JobTread.

Qualifications

·       Previous construction estimating experience with a general contractor.

·       Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.

·       Knowledge of construction methods, materials, trade scopes, and NYC project conditions.

·       Strong organizational, communication, and mathematical skills.

·       Ability to manage multiple estimates and competing deadlines.

·       Experience with facade restoration, building envelopes, and occupied-building renovations.

·       Proficiency in JobTread, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Employment Type: Full Time  
Compensation: 100-110K
Cathedra Services is an equal opportunity employer.