Location: New York City
Company Type: General Contractor / Construction Manager
Reports To: Senior Estimator

Position Summary

As an Assistant Construction Estimator with Archstone Builders, you will help develop and manage construction bids and budget for a wide range of project types and sizes. This role assists with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor coordination, value engineering, and constructability reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Preconstruction and Construction Teams in estimating functions throughout preconstruction and construction phases.

• Assist in preparing conceptual, schematic, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) estimates

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and analysis from design documents under supervision
• Review design documents for completion; assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimates
• Support value engineering and cost-saving alternatives during preconstruction
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder.

• Coordinate with senior estimators during estimate reviews and updates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–2 years of construction experience in commercial, residential, or mixed-use construction
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Proficiency in construction math and quantity measurement

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Clear communication and leadership abilities in fast-paced environments
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience estimating NYC construction projects
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Timberline, or similar construction cost management tools

Work Environment

• Office-based role with occasional jobsite visits
• Extended hours may be required depending on project schedules

Compensation & Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance