Construction Estimator

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is seeking a Construction Estimator (On Site) for Northern New Jersey to own bids from plans to price on commercial and healthcare projects.

You will perform full quantity takeoffs, sub-solicitation, bid leveling, and proposal assembly, working directly with the owner and project managers. A minimum of 5 years estimating for a GC is required, with healthcare estimating experience a real plus.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Prepare detailed estimates, cost breakdowns, and project budgets.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and clients; document assumptions clearly.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities; manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Experience in construction estimating for GC or specialty subcontractors is preferred.
• Knowledge of local building codes, materials, labor markets, and trade practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform full quantity takeoffs for bids.
• Conduct sub-solicitation and manage bid leveling.
• Assemble bids and proposals from plans to pricing.
• Collaborate directly with the owner and PMs on commercial and healthcare projects.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Bid leveling

Sub-solicitation

Communication

Estimating software

Excel

Organizational skills

Reading plans & specs

Education

Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Digital take-off tools

Job description

Construction Estimator (On Site) — Commercial & Healthcare [Northern New Jersey]

Our client is a general contractor building commercial and healthcare projects across New Jersey. They need an estimator who can own a bid from plans to price.

What you'll do: full quantity takeoffs, sub-solicitation, bid leveling, and proposal assembly on commercial ground-up and healthcare renovation work. You'll work directly with the owner and PMs.

You should have a minimum of 5 years estimating for a GC. Healthcare estimating experience (infection control, phasing, MEP coordination) is a real plus.

We screen differently. We use a verified technical assessment to evaluate candidates. It's free, takes 45 minutes, and the credential is yours regardless. If you can estimate, prove it. If you score well, you're in front of the owner within 48 hours.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Construction Estimating and Quantity Take-offs, including reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Candidates should possess skills in Cost Management and Budgeting, with experience preparing detailed estimates, cost breakdowns, and project budgets.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and clients and to document assumptions clearly.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel; experience with digital take-off tools and construction management platforms is highly beneficial.
• Previous experience as a construction estimator or in pre-construction for general contractors or specialty subcontractors is preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Relevant education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of local building codes, materials, labor markets, and trade practices in the New York region is an advantage.