About this role
Commercial Construction Estimator
Location: Garden City, NY (In-person)
Type: Full-time | Salary: $110,000 – $120,000/year
Benefits: Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401(k) with aggressive match, 2 weeks PTO, performance bonus
About the Role
A premier, growing general contractor is seeking a skilled Commercial Construction Estimator to join our pre-construction team. You will lead cost estimating, quantity take-offs, and bid development for diverse commercial projects nationwide, delivering competitive, highly reliable proposals.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze RFP documents, drawings, specifications, and addenda to prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier quotes; manage bid coverage and cultivate vendor relationships.
Collaborate with Project Operations to develop project schedules, general conditions studies, and constructability plans.
Build conceptual and hard-bid estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and MEP systems.
Maintain historical cost databases and unit price trends.
Qualifications
3–7 years of commercial construction estimating experience (hard-bid, design-build, and pre-construction).
Proven proficiency with industry software: Bluebeam Revu, Procore, MS Project, and estimating platforms (Sage/Timberline or OST preferred).
Strong plan-reading, negotiation, and cross-functional communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering is a plus.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $110,000.00 - $120,000.00