Construction Cost Estimator - 5+ Years Experience

Gilder Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k 4% match

Short/Long Disability

Life Insurance

PTO & Sick Time

Company Holidays

Culture and Autonomy

Job summary

Infinite Consulting Corp. is seeking a Cost Estimator with SCA experience for on-site work at Bryant Park, NY. The role involves reviewing blueprints, preparing detailed estimates, and coordinating with sales and pre-construction teams to capture scope and deadlines.

You will develop bids, account for labor, materials, and equipment costs, and present recommendations to leadership. A minimum of 5 years in construction estimation and strong communication are required; comprehensive benefits are

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in construction estimation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in construction estimation software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation presented by the client to accurately prepare and estimate projects.
• Collaborate with project leads and leadership to develop estimates as part of the larger scope package.
• Prepare detail-oriented and accurate estimates on new projects and estimate prices for any change orders on existing contracts, meeting assigned deadlines.
• Estimate all necessary shop labor and field installation, and determine materials, buyout items, and equipment costs to prepare a thorough bid estimate.
• Read and interpret job bid instructions and detailed specifications; prepare a take off of materials included in the job and estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, and equipment costs (including specialty equipment like lifts or generators) to prepare a thorough price estimate.
• Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand the size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.
• Be comfortable discussing alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires value engineering or alternative estimates to meet client needs.
• Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and change orders on existing contracts, and summarize results with appropriate leaders to ensure complete job coverage.

Skills

Estimator experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Tools

Construction estimation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Infinite Consulting Corp. is seeking a Cost Estimator with SCA experience for on-site work at Bryant Park, NY. The role involves reviewing blueprints, preparing detailed estimates, and coordinating with sales and pre-construction teams to capture scope and deadlines.

You will develop bids, account for labor, materials, and equipment costs, and present recommendations to leadership. A minimum of 5 years in construction estimation and strong communication are required; comprehensive benefits are