Junior Estimator

Stable project pipeline
Leadership and growth opportunities

About Our Client

Company is a premier high-end custom residential builder specializing in luxury projects across the New York Metro area. Their portfolio includes challenging pre-war co-op and townhouse renovations in Manhattan, multi-structured ground-up estates, and historical preservation projects that demand precision and craftsmanship.

Job Description

Documentation: Manage bid documents and drawings for assigned projects.

Quantity Takeoffs: Review drawings and perform quantity takeoffs using industry-standard software.

Relationship Management: Maintain subcontractor directories and reference databases.

Submittals: Prepare and submit RFIs to design teams.

Team Leadership: Communicate effectively with design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders through meetings, correspondence, and calls.

Project Management: Assist with change order pricing, subcontractor selection, and special projects as needed.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience: 2-3 years of estimating experience preferred; hands-on construction experience is a plus.

Skills:
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Proficient in reading construction drawings and blueprints.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including formulas).
- Familiarity with takeoff software (On-Screen Takeoff, Planswift, Bluebeam).
- Solid understanding of construction processes, trade scopes, and sequencing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.