Estimator
New York Metropolitan Area, USA
USD 130k-180k / year
Posted on May 30, 2026
About the Role:
A $300M, 150-person high-end residential general contracting firm with a prestigious portfolio spanning Manhattan, the Hamptons, Los Angeles, and Florida. Responsible for building some of the most exclusive residential projects in the country — and now looking for a Senior Estimator to join the team!
Responsibilities:
- Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with bid preparation
- Review and interpret architectural plans and specifications
- Manage subcontractor and vendor pricing
- Analyze budget vs. actual cost variances
- Build and improve estimating templates and processes
- Attend architect, client, and project walkthroughs
- Identify scope gaps and cost exposures
- Support full preconstruction efforts
- Long-term, you'll have the opportunity to grow into estimating and preconstruction leadership — working alongside world-class architects, designers, and engineers on elite projects.
Qualifications:
- 5–10+ years of estimating experience in residential construction (required)
- Strong takeoff skills and a proven track record of estimating accuracy
- Proficiency in Excel and Bluebeam; Procore and PlanSwift a strong plus
- Read and mark up complex plans and specifications
- Leadership-minded with a long-term, loyalty-first mentality
- Luxury or high-end residential background is a significant advantage
- Hands-on field experience is valued heavily
- Software: Bluebeam · Excel · Procore · PlanSwift · Sage · Timberline
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base Salary: $130,000–$160,000 | Up to $180,000 for the right experience
- Healthcare: Day-1 coverage
- 401(k)
- PTO: 15 days