Roofing Estimator - (Remote)

Estimator

We are seeking a highly skilled Estimator to perform detailed quantity take-offs and measurement-based estimating. The role involves developing conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates, preparing cost plans, budgets, and feasibility studies for large-scale projects, and analyzing drawings, specifications, and design documents to generate accurate pricing. The Estimator will collaborate with design teams, clients, and project stakeholders to provide cost advice and value engineering options while maintaining the project intent. You will evaluate market conditions, labor/material trends, and contribute to benchmarking and cost database development. Prepare cost plans, budgets, and feasibility studies for large-scale projects.

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and design documents to generate accurate pricing.
• Collaborate with design teams, clients, and project stakeholders throughout all phases.
• Provide cost advice and value engineering options while maintaining project intent.
• Evaluate market conditions, labor/material trends, and escalation.
• Contribute to benchmarking and cost database development.
• 7+ years of experience as an estimator.
• Experience in civil, architectural, facade, exterior, and roofing.
• Technical foundation in measurement.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience working on large, complex construction projects.
• Experience supporting senior team members on large projects.
• Experience with international cost consultancy standards.
• Advanced proficiency in CostX, Bluebeam, or similar tools, and Excel-based cost modeling.

The position follows an office work schedule with four days in the office and one day remote. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale projects in NYC within a collaborative, consultant-led environment that emphasizes technical excellence and true cost planning.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

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