Assistant Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor

Archsb; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A general contractor in New York City seeks an Assistant Construction Estimator to manage construction bids and budgets for various projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, preparing estimates, performing quantity takeoffs, and reviewing design documents. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 0–2 years of experience. Strong communication skills and familiarity with construction cost management tools are preferred. This office-based role may require occasional jobsite visits and extended hours based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of construction experience in commercial, residential, or mixed-use construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Teams in estimating functions.
• Assist in preparing conceptual and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from design documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Proficiency in construction math

Ability to read construction drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Timberline

Job description

Location: New York City
Company Type: General Contractor / Construction Manager
Reports To: Senior Estimator

Position Summary

As an Assistant Construction Estimator with Archstone Builders, you will help develop and manage construction bids and budget for a wide range of project types and sizes. This role assists with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor coordination, value engineering, and constructability reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Preconstruction and Construction Teams in estimating functions throughout preconstruction and construction phases.
• Assist in preparing conceptual, schematic, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) estimates
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and analysis from design documents under supervision
• Review design documents for completion; assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimates
• Support value engineering and cost-saving alternatives during preconstruction
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder.
• Coordinate with senior estimators during estimate reviews and updates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–2 years of construction experience in commercial, residential, or mixed-use construction
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Proficiency in construction math and quantity measurement
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Clear communication and leadership abilities in fast-paced environments
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentsCollaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Timberline, or similar construction cost management tools
• Office-based role with occasional jobsite visits
• Extended hours may be required depending on project schedules
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

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