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:
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Review project drawings, specifications, scopes of work, photos, and bid documents.
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Assist with preparing construction cost estimates and proposals.
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Perform quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, and subcontractor scopes.
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Request pricing from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
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Compare quotes and organize estimate information.
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Help calculate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
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Track bid deadlines, revisions, addenda, and estimate updates.
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Communicate with internal team members to clarify scope, quantities, and project requirements.
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Maintain organized records of estimates, vendor pricing, and project documents.
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Support project managers and senior team members as needed.
Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years of experience in construction estimating or a related construction role.
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Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.
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Ability to assist with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
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Good organizational and time-management skills.
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Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and general computer tools.
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Strong communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines.
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Ability to work full-time in person in New York, NY.
Nice to Have:
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Experience with high-end residential, hospitality, interior construction, or luxury build-outs.
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Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Procore, or estimating software.
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Ability to read architectural or construction drawings.
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Familiarity with construction materials, trades, and subcontractor scopes.
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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.
