Construction Estimator

Actalent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established general contractor seeks a Construction Estimator to join their NYC team. The position involves developing cost estimates for high-end projects in retail, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. Candidates should have a strong background in construction estimating and be proficient with tools like Procore and Plan SWIFT. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

2 weeks of vacation

3 personal days

5 sick days

1 mental health day

1 floating summer day

401K plan with matching

Company-provided laptop and cell phone

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Construction Estimator with a General Contractor.
• Expertise in interior renovations for hospitality, retail, or restaurant projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Prepare competitive bids and proposals.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers to review blueprints.

Skills

Cost estimation

Collaboration with designers

Proficiency in Procore

Proficiency in Plan SWIFT

Proficiency in Building Connected

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Procore

Plan SWIFT

Building Connected

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

New and Exciting Opportunities for Estimators in NYC!

Join a well-established general contractor with over 40 years of success delivering high-quality, high-end projects throughout NYC. We specialize in retail, hospitality, commercial, healthcare, and restaurant construction, offering a diverse portfolio and a strong commitment to internal career growth. This is your opportunity to work on exciting projects while advancing your career in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Prepare competitive bids and proposals.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers to review blueprints and specifications.
• Utilize Procore, Plan SWIFT, and Building Connected for estimation and project management.
• Support interior renovation projects in hospitality, retail, and restaurant sectors.
• Assist general contractors with healthcare construction and ground-up developments.
  
  

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Construction Estimator with a General Contractor.
• Expertise in interior renovations for hospitality, retail, or restaurant projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture.
• Proficiency in Procore, Plan SWIFT, and Building Connected.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Healthcare construction experience is a plus.
• Ground-up construction experience is a plus.
  
  

Work Environment

• Full-time, in-office role (Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM).
• Company-provided equipment and software.
• Supportive, family-oriented culture with team-building activities, happy hours, and sporting events.
• Projects span NYC, Long Island, and select areas of upstate New York.
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Your work schedule will be full time in the office and (1) optional Friday remotely every other week. (This is being revisited this year) If you are required to attend in person on a ‘remote day’, we trust you will be available as needed and would reschedule time away accordingly.

Your offer will include (2) weeks of vacation, (3) personal days, (5) sick days, (1) mental health day and (1) floating summer day. You are invited to enroll in our Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision program which is a 70%/ 30% shared cost between Vanguard and you. Health Benefits will be effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

You are invited to participate in our 401K plan with an automatic enrollment of a 3% (minimum) contribution and a 20% match by Vanguard capped at $2,000.00 per year. You will be reimbursed for petty cash and work-related travel. We will provide your company laptop and cell phone. It is understood that the first 90 days of employment constitutes a probationary period. The Employee will not be eligible for paid time off until after 60 days. Vanguard also exercises the right to terminate employment at any time without advance notice within this period.

Yearly bonuses for all staff are distributed by February 1st for the prior calendar year ending on December 31st. Such bonuses are calculated as a determination of corporate profitability and individual performance.

Summer Friday’s between Memorial Day and Labor Day, office closes at 3pm.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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