Construction Estimator - High-End Commercial & Residential

Certified of NY Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health & dental insurance

Paid time off

Full-time, in-person role

Job summary

Certified of New York Inc. is seeking a detail-driven Construction Estimator for luxury commercial and residential projects in New York City. The role emphasizes precision, collaboration, and a fast-paced environment within our estimating department.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in construction estimating (commercial and residential, high-end preferred) and proficiency with takeoff software. This is a full-time, in-person role with strong growth potential within a respected GC.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in estimates.
• Strong communication skills for client and team collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple bids with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review bid specs, drawings, and docs to prepare accurate estimates.
• Build complete bid packages with all required documents.
• Support project management on budgets, trade buy-outs, and bid follow-ups.
• Analyze plans to identify scope gaps and value-engineering opportunities.
• Maintain logs of subcontractor bids and plan revisions.
• Develop RFIs, RFPs, and assist with scheduling needs.
• Communicate proactively with clients, architects, and subcontractors during bids.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Tools

AutoCAD

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Adobe

MS Office

Job description

Construction Estimator - High-End Commercial & Residential

Certified of New York is a fast-growing, high-end general contractor seeking a detail-driven, experienced Construction Estimator to join our estimating department. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working on luxury commercial and residential projects, and wants to be part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and professional growth.

What You'll Do:

• Review bid specs, architectural drawings, and project documents to prepare accurate, competitive estimates.
• Build complete bid packages and ensure all required documents are included.
• Work closely with Project Management to support trade buy-outs, budgets, and bid follow-ups.
• Analyze plans and specifications in full detail to identify scope gaps and value-engineering opportunities.
• Maintain organized logs of subcontractor bids and plan revisions.
• Develop RFIs, RFPs, and assist with scheduling needs.
• Communicate proactively with clients, architects, and subcontractors throughout the bid process.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of construction estimating experience (commercial + residential; high-end preferred).
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or comparable takeoff software.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings with full accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Adobe.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple bids at once.
• Professional communication skills - clear, proactive, and client-friendly.

Why Join Us?:

• Work on premium, architect-driven projects across NYC.
• Be part of a tight-knit, respected GC with long-term growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package.

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching.
• Health & dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Full-time, in-person role.