Construction Estimator

Bernard Nickels & Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Diverse project opportunities

Job summary

A family-oriented construction firm in New York is looking for a Mid-Senior Level Estimator to support exterior renovation projects. The role emphasizes conducting detailed quantity takeoffs and preparing bid packages for various construction projects. Candidates should have 5-10 years of estimating experience, strong blueprint interpretation skills, and familiarity with estimating software. This position offers flexible working hours and a collaborative team environment, ensuring a supportive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of professional estimating experience within the construction industry.
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering blueprints.
• Familiarity with takeoff and estimating software such as Active Takeoff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural blueprints.
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate bid packages for various projects.
• Coordinate with project management to refine estimates.

Skills

Reading and interpreting blueprints

Estimating experience

Familiarity with estimating software

Tools

Active Takeoff

Job description

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Role Overview and Details

• Role Type: Full-Time, Onsite
• Schedule: M–F, with flexible hours
• Location: Primarily office-based, with occasional required site visits across the five boroughs
• Support a high-volume, small, family-oriented firm specializing in complex exterior restoration
• The primary focus is on blueprint review, quantity takeoffs, and bid preparation for a diverse range of exterior scopes

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural blueprints for exterior renovation projects
• Prepare comprehensive and accurate bid packages for various projects
• Maintain a focus on high-priority exterior scopes, including: Roofing systems; Building waterproofing; Structural reinforcement and steelwork; Specialty exterior restoration
• (A plus) Provide estimating support for interior scopes as necessary
• Coordinate with project management and ownership to refine estimates and ensure project feasibility

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of professional estimating experience within the construction industry
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering blueprints
• Familiarity with takeoff and estimating software (e.g., Active Takeoff) is a plus

Why Join

• Direct partnership and close collaboration with firm ownership
• Flexible working hours to support work‑life balance
• Work within a supportive, family‑oriented team environment
• Benefit from a steady and consistent flow of diverse projects
• Opportunities to manage bids for complex and specialty exterior restoration work

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Construction