Estimator - Multifamily Construction

GH Engage; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

GH Engage is partnering with an established Queens-based General Contracting and Real Estate Development firm to hire a full-time Estimator for the Preconstruction team in NYC. You will conceptualize and interpret scope of work from schematic and detailed documents, supporting design-phase services through to award on ground-up housing projects.

The role requires 5–7 years of estimating experience with a GC background, and proficiency with major estimating tools. Travel within NYC is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years' estimating experience.
• General Contractor background required—developer-side or subcontractor-only experience will not be considered.
• Experience estimating ground-up affordable and/or multifamily housing projects in the NYC metro market preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with estimating programs such as On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or Bluebeam, and SAGE 300 Estimating.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform both conceptual and detailed estimating on civil, architectural and structural portions of projects ranging from $10M to $100M+.
• Work with the Estimating Manager to prepare conceptual estimates.
• Produce quantitative surveys and accurate pricing to support a Lump Sum Price.
• Coordinate project documents across all delivery methods.
• Lead detailed reviews of civil, architectural and structural subcontractor scope prior to contract award.
• Obtain and present unit pricing data.
• Outline clarifications and qualifications within an estimate.
• Provide backup documentation for estimates used during analysis and review.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

SAGE 300 Estimating

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are partnering with an established Queens-based General Contracting and Real Estate Development firm with a long track record delivering ground-up affordable, mixed-income and multifamily housing developments across the five boroughs and greater metro area.

They are currently seeking a full-time Estimator to join their Preconstruction team, responsible for conceptualizing and interpreting scope of work from both schematic and complete detailed documents, and supporting the successful delivery of design-phase services.

Location: NYC (travel within NYC required) Project Size: $10M–$100M+ Project Type: Affordable Housing / Mixed-Income / Multifamily Scale: Ground-up new construction

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented Estimator from a General Contractor background who is comfortable working across civil, architectural and structural scopes on ground-up housing projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Estimating Manager and wider Preconstruction team to produce accurate, well-supported estimates that carry projects from conceptual pricing through to award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform both conceptual and detailed estimating on civil, architectural and structural portions of projects ranging from $10M to $100M+
• Work with the Estimating Manager to prepare conceptual estimates
• Produce quantitative surveys and accurate pricing to support a Lump Sum Price
• Coordinate project documents across all delivery methods
• Lead detailed reviews of civil, architectural and structural subcontractor scope prior to contract award
• Obtain and present unit pricing data
• Outline clarifications and qualifications within an estimate
• Provide backup documentation for estimates used during analysis and review

Requirements:

• Minimum 5–7 years' estimating experience
• General Contractor background required — developer-side or subcontractor-only experience alone will not be considered
• Experience estimating ground-up affordable and/or multifamily housing projects in the NYC metro market preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent required
• Proficiency with estimating programs such as On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or Bluebeam, and SAGE 300 Estimating
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

What's on Offer:

• Long-term pipeline of NYC affordable and multifamily housing projects
• High level of involvement across the preconstruction/estimating process
• Stable leadership team with strong industry reputation
• Collaborative, hands-on company culture
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement and paid family leave