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Construction Estimator

  • Location New York City, NY
  • Salary $120k/year - 200k/year
  • Job Type Direct Hire
  • Posted March 31, 2025

Construction Estimator

 

Looking for more access to leadership, less red tape, and a manageable pace?


This is an estimating role where you’ll be trusted to do your job well—without being micromanaged or buried under bureaucracy.

 

Join a business with a long track record of delivering complex, city-defining projects—particularly in the affordable and multi-family space. They also complete projects in the commercial space and will deliver an increasing amount of these projects in the future.  

 

The company has earned its reputation through decades of steady growth, smart hiring, and strong relationships. Estimating here isn’t an isolated function—it’s closely integrated with leadership, project teams, and development partners from the earliest stages.

 

Why this role stands out:

  • You’ll have input early in the process. Estimating is strategic here—not just pricing what’s already been decided. You’ll help shape design, systems, and logistics from the start.
  • You won’t be drowning in competitive bids. Most work is negotiated. That means more time for meaningful analysis, and less churn.
  • You’ll have real access to leadership. The estimating team reports directly to a company principal. You’ll be part of key conversations, not filtered through layers of hierarchy.
  • You’ll join a stable, long-tenured team. Turnover is low. Many team members have grown their careers here, and collaboration is the default.
  • There’s room to grow. The function is nimble—not over-structured. If you’re proactive and bring ideas, you’ll have the freedom to shape your own path.

 

Core responsibilities:

  • Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and quantity take-offs
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to collect and level bids
  • Analyze plans and specs for cost and constructability insights
  • Maintain and refine pricing databases and cost histories
  • Contribute to value engineering and early procurement strategies

 

What you’ll need:

  • Circa 5+ years of experience in construction estimating (if you have more/ less than this, please still apply)
  • Strong knowledge of building systems, drawings, and construction methodology
  • Clear, concise communication and a collaborative approach

 

What’s on offer:

  • Base salary up to $200k, (more depending on your experience and seniority level)
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage (employee premiums fully covered)
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit share
  • PTO starting at 20 days, increasing with tenure, plus 10 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, wellness perks, and more

 

 

Next steps:

This search is being handled exclusively by Hudson Cooper Search. If it sounds like a fit, we’d be happy to have a confidential conversation—no formal application needed to start.


 


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