Construction Estimator

About Our Client

With nearly three decades of experience, this NY-based construction firm has earned a reputation as one of the largest privately-held, non-union high-rise builders in NYC. Having recently expanded into Florida and with plans to grow into the Texas market, this is an exciting time to join a firm that's scaling strategically.

• Founded and still run by a family deeply committed to their people.
• Projects span ground-up and renovation work in multifamily (affordable to luxury), hotel, and office sectors.
• Culture is king : "Family is everything" is not just a motto-it's how they operate. Many team members have been with the company for 20+ years, rising through the ranks to leadership roles.

Job Description

• Team Leadership : Collaborate with the Chief Estimator and wider NY-based estimating team to lead all aspects of preconstruction and cost estimation.
• Estimating : Prepare GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) estimates, conduct conceptual estimating, and identify opportunities for value engineering across multiple project types.
• Budget Management : Create and manage budgets spanning all 16 divisions, including MEP, structural, architectural, and finishes.
• Documentation : Analyze drawings, specs, and subcontractor bids to generate comprehensive, accurate budgets.
• Strategic Planning : Support strategic project planning with early-stage estimating and work closely with project management and executive leadership throughout the development lifecycle.
• Project Leadership : Serve as a key point of contact for estimating on projects across multifamily (market rate, affordable, condos, luxury), hotel, and office sectors.

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

• 5+ years of hands-on estimating experience in commercial construction, ideally within a high-rise, non-union environment.
• Proven ability to develop full-scope budgets across all trades, including MEPs.
• Comfortable producing and defending GMP estimates, conceptual pricing, and value engineering proposals.
• Has worked on complex projects in at least two of the following sectors : Multifamily, Office, Hotel.
• Holds a degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Willing and able to work full-time, in-office in Kearny, NJ.
• Able to provide a sample budget to demonstrate capability (must be non-proprietary).
• Values teamwork, transparency, hard work, and loyalty.
• Sees this role as a career destination, not just a stepping stone.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary : up to $175K (commensurate with experience)
• A seat at the table with a growing, yet deeply rooted firm entering its next phase of national expansion.
• Direct mentorship from the Chief Estimator and access to senior leadership.
• A tight-knit team that treats its employees like family-offering stability, opportunity, and a long runway for career growth.

Contact

Andrew Hollander

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