Construction Estimator

Michael Anthony Contracting Corp (website)
Armonk, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented professionals with 3+ years of commercial or industrial construction estimating experience working in Armonk, NY, who can collaborate effectively with project managers and engineers.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of commercial or industrial construction estimating experience and a collaborative mindset
    — “3+ years of estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction”
  • Individuals with technical proficiency in estimating software and Excel who can manage complex bid tabulations
    — “Proficient in estimating software (e.g., On-Screen Take-off, Procore Estimating, Bluebeam, etc.)”
  • Those who can align with in-office work arrangements and maintain historical cost data for future reference
    — “This role is in-office 5 days a week at our Armonk, NY office”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be prepared to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
    — “Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with lump sum, GMP, and design-build methods on your resume
    — “Experience with lump sum, GMP, and design-build project delivery methods”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate pre-bid meetings and site visits in your interview responses
    — “Coordinate pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess project conditions”
  • Demonstrate your ability to prepare detailed pricing packages and assumptions
    — “Prepare final estimate packages including detailed pricing, inclusions/exclusions, and assumptions”
  • Showcase your communication skills by providing examples of clarifying project scope with RFIs
    — “Prepare and submit RFIs to clarify project scope and design intent”
  • Demonstrate your ability to maintain and update historical cost databases
    — “Maintain historical cost data and update estimating databases”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • prepare accurate cost estimates
  • evaluate bid documents
  • submit proposals
  • coordinate pre-bid meetings
  • support handoff to operations team
Typical background
construction estimatingproject management

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction EstimatingQuantity TakeoffsBid TabulationsCost ModelsSubcontractor And Supplier QuotesProject ManagementCommunicationAttention To DetailOrganizationTeamwork

Preferred

Lump SumGMPDesign-buildConstruction Means And MethodsSubcontractor ScopesPricing Trends

Stack & domain

Construction ManagementCivil EngineeringEstimating SoftwareExcelBid TabulationsCost ModelsConstruction Means And MethodsSubcontractor ScopesPricing TrendsRFIPre-bid MeetingsSite VisitsScope ReviewSchedule ReviewConstructability ReviewValue EngineeringCost-saving InitiativesHistorical Cost DataEstimating DatabasesOperations SupportAttention To DetailOrganizationCommunicationTeamworkPressure ManagementCollaboration

About the role

Original posting from Michael Anthony Contracting Corp (website) via Greenhouse

The Construction Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction projects. This role works closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to develop pricing strategies, evaluate bid documents, and ensure the timely submission of proposals that reflect the project scope, schedule, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
  • Develop quantity takeoffs and apply unit costs to determine material, labor, and equipment expenses.
  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for accuracy and competitiveness.
  • Prepare and submit RFIs to clarify project scope and design intent.
  • Coordinate pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess project conditions.
  • Collaborate with project managers and engineers to review scope, schedule, and constructability.
  • Prepare final estimate packages including detailed pricing, inclusions/exclusions, and assumptions.
  • Participate in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Maintain historical cost data and update estimating databases.
  • Support handoff to operations team by providing comprehensive estimate breakdowns and documentation.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction.
  • Experience with lump sum, GMP, and design-build project delivery methods.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in estimating software (e.g., On-Screen Take-off, Procore Estimating, Bluebeam, etc.).
  • Strong Excel skills and comfort working with bid tabulations and cost models.
  • Familiarity with construction means and methods, subcontractor scopes, and pricing trends.

Soft Skills:

  • High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and training opportunities

Salary: $75k - $130k, based on experience

*Please note: this role is in-office 5 days a week at our Armonk, NY office. 

We are committed to equal opportunity in our hiring and promotion practices. All individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Source: Michael Anthony Contracting Corp (website) careers (Greenhouse)

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