Junior Construction Estimator - On-Site NYC Projects

Laland Baptiste; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401K

Vacation & Holidays

Sick Leave

Continuing Education

Job summary

Laland Baptiste, LLC is a construction management and consulting firm in New York offering detailed estimates across education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector projects. We seek a Jr Estimator with 3–5 years of proven experience to develop cost estimates, perform takeoffs, and support value engineering from pre-construction to closeout.

Ideal candidates hold a related Bachelor's degree and are proficient with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, RSMeans, Timberline, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of direct construction estimating experience in CM/GC environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in estimating and takeoff software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of building construction methods, materials, sequencing, and New York market pricing.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive construction cost estimates for various building projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs and cost estimation using established methodologies.
• Assist CM team in evaluating delivery methods, constructability, and value engineering.
• Review blueprints, specs, and documents to calculate material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Assist in bid leveling, trade contractor reviews, and pricing validation.
• Analyze change orders and track budget variations during construction.
• Collaborate with senior estimators, CM team, and clients to align on budget and scope.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

RSMeans

Timberline

Excel

Job description

Laland Baptiste, LLC is a construction management and consulting firm in New York offering detailed estimates across education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector projects. We seek a Jr Estimator with 3–5 years of proven experience to develop cost estimates, perform takeoffs, and support value engineering from pre-construction to closeout.

Ideal candidates hold a related Bachelor's degree and are proficient with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, RSMeans, Timberline, and Excel.