Lead Estimator: Luxury Interior Renovations in NYC

System One; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Lead Estimator for luxury interior construction in New York City. This role supports preconstruction for high-end renovations and interior projects, preparing budgets from concept through bid and turnover.

The ideal candidate brings detail orientation, organization, and experience pricing complex interior renovations in occupied spaces such as apartments and brownstones, with strong Excel, PlanSwift, and Procore skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in construction.
• Experience with high-end residential or interior projects.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction and estimating tasks from drawings and specs.
• Develop detailed budgets from concept to final pricing.
• Analyze drawings for scope gaps, risks, and cost drivers.
• Solicit and level subcontractor bids.
• Support project handoff from estimating to project management.

Tools

PlanSwift

Procore

Excel

Job description

System One is seeking a Lead Estimator for luxury interior construction in New York City. This role supports preconstruction for high-end renovations and interior projects, preparing budgets from concept through bid and turnover.

The ideal candidate brings detail orientation, organization, and experience pricing complex interior renovations in occupied spaces such as apartments and brownstones, with strong Excel, PlanSwift, and Procore skills.