Estimator - Commercial/Retail Construction

Estimator - Commercial Construction (NYC)Location: New York, NY 10018Salary: $120,000 - $145,000 + BonusFounded in the late 1980s, we are a New York City based general contractor with roughly 150 employees, including project managers, superintendents, estimators, and field personnel operating across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. As a company, we deliver ground-up construction, interior renovations, structural upgrades, and complex buildouts for commercial, hospitality, retail, residential, and institutional clients. At our NYC office and project sites, we focus on estimating, budgeting, bidding, and cost analysis for interior buildouts, structural modifications, and full-scale construction projects. We support clients across commercial real estate, hospitality groups, retail brands, educational institutions, and private development. Our Construction Estimator will prepare accurate cost estimates, evaluate scopes, and support competitive bids across multiple project types.What You Will Be DoingReview architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for interior renovations, ground-up work, and structural upgradesDevelop complete bid proposals including labor, materials, subcontractor pricing, equipment, logistics, and schedule considerationsCoordinate with subcontractors to obtain pricing, verify scope coverage, and ensure competitive and accurate bidsWork closely with project managers, superintendents, and preconstruction teams to support budgeting, value engineering, and project planningMaintain estimating databases, historical cost records, and vendor relationships to support consistent and reliable pricingWhat You Need for This PositionExperience estimating commercial construction projects, preferably within New York CityStrong ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specificationsFamiliarity with interior buildouts, renovations, structural modifications, and ground-up constructionProficiency with estimating software, takeoff tools, and ERP/MRP systems, including Bluebeam Revu, Procore estimating tools, and advanced ExcelNice to have: ASPE membership, construction estimating coursework, experience with NYC subcontractor market, union trade pricing, and complex urban logisticsWhat's In It for YouFull Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD/STD, 401k w/ matching) and more!