Estimator - Luxury Interior Construction
Location: New York City, NY (near Hudson Yards / Hell's Kitchen)
Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Residential construction (luxury)
Compensation: $120,000 - $145,000 annually
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Scope of Projects: typically $500K min to $5M+ Estimator – Luxury Interior Construction (NYC GC) Position Summary:
- We are seeking an experienced Estimator to support preconstruction efforts for high-end residential renovations and interior projects across NYC. This role works closely with leadership to develop accurate, detailed budgets from early concept through final bid and project turnover.
- The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in pricing complex interior renovations, including apartments, townhomes, and occupied spaces.
- High-end residential renovations (apartments and townhouses)
- Interior and occupied space construction
- Select hospitality and commercial interiors
- Typical project size: $500K – $5M
- Preconstruction & Estimating
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications
- Develop accurate project budgets from conceptual through final pricing
- Analyze drawings to identify scope gaps, risks, and cost drivers
- Solicit and level subcontractor bids
- Build and maintain detailed cost estimates and bid packages
- Perform trade coverage and ensure complete scope inclusion
- Evaluate pricing for accuracy, competitiveness, and feasibility
- Support smooth transition from estimating to project management
- Organize and maintain estimate files, scopes, and documentation
- Assist in buyout and subcontractor scope alignment
- Work closely with leadership on pricing strategy and bid approach
- Coordinate with project managers, architects, and consultants as needed
- Contribute to value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
- 5+ years of estimating experience in construction
- Strong experience with high-end residential or interior projects preferred
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Experience pricing projects in the $500K – $5M range
- PlanSwift (required)
- Procore experience preferred
- Advanced Excel and spreadsheet proficiency
- Strong file management and document organization skills
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