Certified Of New York Inc. is a New York-based construction company specializing in high-level hospitality and high-end residential projects. We are looking for a full-time Junior Construction Estimator with at least 2 years of construction estimating experience to help review project documents, prepare cost estimates, request vendor pricing, and support our estimating and project management team.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working with numbers, and interested in growing their estimating career in high-quality residential and hospitality construction.
Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 per year, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person, New York, NY
Responsibilities:
- Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work, photos, and bid documents.
- Assist with preparing construction cost estimates and proposals.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, and subcontractor scopes.
- Request pricing from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Compare quotes and organize estimate information.
- Help calculate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Track bid deadlines, revisions, addenda, and estimate updates.
- Communicate with internal team members to clarify scope, quantities, and project requirements.
- Maintain organized records of estimates, vendor pricing, and project documents.
- Support project managers and senior team members as needed.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in construction estimating or a related construction role.
- Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.
- Ability to assist with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and general computer tools.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines.
- Ability to work full-time in person in New York, NY.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with high-end residential, hospitality, interior construction, or luxury build-outs.
- Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Procore, or estimating software.
- Ability to read architectural or construction drawings.
- Familiarity with construction materials, trades, and subcontractor scopes.
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
If you have at least 2 years of construction estimating experience and want to grow your career working on high-end residential and hospitality projects, we encourage you to apply.