Precon Estimator- Bronx NY - Trades- Affordable Housing. LilyLifestyle
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-06-17
Listing for:
NorthPoint Staffing LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York
Pre-Construction Estimator
The Estimator will be working under the Chief estimator / Preconstruction manager and responsible for coordinating preconstruction services and preparing conceptual budgets and full cost estimates for public and private projects ranging in size from $200K to $50M.
Responsibilities- Interface directly with clients, architects, engineers, as required
- Perform preliminary site inspections
- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- Identify plan discrepancies and scheduling contingencies
- Identify opportunities for value engineering
- Define and develop scopes of work
- Develop and maintain bid list and relationships with local subcontractors
- Obtain bids from subcontractors
- Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors
- Assist with construction timelines and scheduling parameters
- Prepare accurate and comprehensive conceptual budgets and job cost proposals, including GMP, lump sum and design-build bids
- Prepare client bid packages
- Knowledge of current unit pricing
- Proficient in quantity take-offs and square foot estimating
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Thorough understanding of current building construction systems, means and methods
- Familiarity with current local building codes
- Familiarity with construction safety requirements
- Familiarity with construction contracts, construction law, and bonding and insurance requirements
- Exhibits concern for client needs from start to finish
- Ability to nurture relationships that lead to repeat business
- Professional demeanor when interacting with clients, professionals and subcontractors to positively represent the firm
- Interest and willingness to contribute to organizational structure and process development within the firm
- Thrives in a collaborative and cooperative team environment
- Enthusiastic, personally motivated, and hardworking
- Extremely well organized
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Task and detail oriented in performing necessary documentation
- Ability to prioritize and manage resources
- Ability to deliver results on time
Bachelor's degree in construction related field
XPERIENCE5 years minimum preconstruction estimating
Computer Literacy- Strong skills in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook
- On-screen take-off experience (strongly preferred)
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