Senior Estimator: Ground-Up Construction NYC

Archstone Builders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Archstone Builders is seeking an Estimator for our New York City office. You will produce takeoffs, pricing and trade packages on ground‑up projects across the New York metro area, working alongside our senior estimating team from conceptual budget through buyout.

This hands‑on estimating role requires strong takeoff and software skills (Bluebeam, Excel, Procore) and a track record of ownership from award through close‑out.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of estimating or preconstruction experience with GC/CM or subcontractor.
• New York City construction experience, ideally ground-up work.
• Confident quantity takeoff ability across multiple trades.
• Willingness to own packages through construction and close-out.
• Resourcefulness on the phone; proactive bidder outreach.
• Knowledge of NYC DOB filings, inspections, and site logistics.
• Strong takeoff and estimating software skills (Bluebeam, Excel, Procore).
• Clear written and verbal communication and organization to keep a bid package on track.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specs and geotechnical reports and prepare quantity takeoffs.
• Apply unit pricing for material, labor and equipment to establish value.
• Support budgets from conceptual to CD budgets through to buyout.
• Draft qualifications, assumptions and exclusions defining numbers.
• Draft trade scopes of work and support buyout through to subcontract award.
• Review subcontractor change orders against base scope and drawings.
• Stay on projects from award through close-out and handle change orders.
• Communicate with estimators, PMs, subs and design team.

Skills

Communication skills

Bid package management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Procore

Job description

Archstone Builders is seeking an Estimator for our New York City office. You will produce takeoffs, pricing and trade packages on ground‑up projects across the New York metro area, working alongside our senior estimating team from conceptual budget through buyout.

This hands‑on estimating role requires strong takeoff and software skills (Bluebeam, Excel, Procore) and a track record of ownership from award through close‑out.