Assistant Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor

Archstone Builders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Archstone Builders in New York City seeks an Assistant Construction Estimator to help develop and manage bids and budgets for diverse projects. You will assist with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor coordination, and constructability reviews.

Responsibilities include supporting preconstruction activities, GMP estimates, and cost analyses while learning from senior estimators. This is an office-based role with occasional site visits and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years construction experience in commercial/residential/mixed-use.
• 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 environments.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail.

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

Skills

Reading drawings

Construction math

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Bluebeam

Timberline

Job description

New York City

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 environments
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating NYC construction projects
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Timberline, or similar construction cost management tools

Work Environment

• Office-based role with occasional jobsite visits
• Extended hours may be required depending on project schedules

Compensation & Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance