Construction Estimator

PULLMAN, a Structural Group Company, integrates technology‑driven, engineered solutions into its industry‑leading contracting services. PULLMAN’s capabilities include specialty design‑build services for new and existing structures as well as a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services. With offices located throughout Canada and the United States, and as a signatory to local, national, and international labor union agreements, PULLMAN has the track record and experience to meet customers’ specialty contracting needs.

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Estimator to be based in our New Jersey office in Union, NJ. As an Estimator for PULLMAN, you will estimate complex self‑performed construction projects—including concrete repair, façade repairs, masonry restoration, waterproofing, and structural strengthening—to make our nation’s structures stronger and longer lasting.

• Prepare estimates by analyzing drawings, dissecting details, performing quantity take‑offs, identifying scope/specification gaps, developing RFIs, leveraging potential solutions, sourcing material price lists, determining labor productions and costs, identifying sub‑contractor scope, sourcing external pricing, and consolidating this information to meet project specific requirements.
• Define and quantify scope of work and prepare comprehensive conceptual, budgetary, and construction cost estimates for projects.
• Review and research historical data and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Maintain involvement in uncovering sales opportunities with prospective and existing customers.
• Understand and fill out complex bid forms and qualification packages with a focus on grammar, spelling, formatting, and specific details.
• Have a general understanding of project management and how estimates drive that process from a constructability and production perspective. Estimates for labor are production‑driven.
• Attend and lead descope meetings with building owners and clients; explain the project, estimate, and means/methods.
• Perform data entry, updating, and tracking (e.g., opportunity updates, sub‑contractor information, materials/equipment quotes).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
• 3‑5 years of construction estimating experience, ideally in a related industry involving concrete repair projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team to estimate projects of moderate complexity up to $1‑5 Million.
• Experience estimating up to five projects directly.
• Ability to evaluate, quantify, and capture specification requirements within the estimate.
• Prior experience working with terms & conditions in construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of the greater New York City construction market (DOB regulations), including current market prices and clients; familiarity with New York State and New Jersey markets is preferred.
• Previous experience maintaining client relationships while performing light business development.
• Demonstrated construction math and computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, OST, and Blue Beam; also able to read blueprints.
• Ability to travel 10‑20 %.
• Experience attending walkthroughs, identifying priority information, access, protections, risks, and opportunities, and asking hard questions.
• Understanding of labor types (union, PLA, prevailing wage), tax requirements (capital improvements, tax‑exempt, standard), insurance (OCIP, CCIP, standard), markup vs. margin, bonds (P&P and bid bond), and W/MBE participation.
• Skill in speaking intelligently and coordinating with sub‑contractors and vendors.

Our ideal Estimating candidate is an innovative but decisive individual who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team‑based environment; brings strong solution‑focused, creative thinking to every project challenge; sets goals, holds others accountable, encourages and mentors others; is approachable, empathetic, and outgoing; quickly gains trust and respect; and can establish and maintain relationships.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V