Construction Estimator — High-end Residential

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    New Jersey
  • Profession

    Construction
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    $80,000 - $110,000 + Benefits
  • Closing date

    11 Jan 2026

Construction Estimator — High-end Residential Builder — NYC, CT, Long Island, NJ & West Florida

Your new company

A high-end custom residential builder with revenues around $80M headquartered in NJ, with sister offices in West Florida supporting projects spanning New York City, Westchester County, and Connecticut. This firm specializes in technically challenging pre-war co-op renovations, historic townhouse restorations, and multi-structured ground-up estates valued to $45M.

Your new role

As an Estimator reporting to the Director of Preconstruction and Estimating, you’ll be responsible for preparing cost calculations for new scopes of work, change orders, and project buyouts. You’ll manage bid documents, solicit subcontractor pricing, perform quantity takeoffs, and maintain key databases. You’ll also collaborate with design teams and internal stakeholders to ensure clarity and accuracy throughout the estimating process.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2–3 years of estimating or construction experience preferred
• Strong blueprint reading and construction sequencing knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas required)
• Familiarity with On-Screen Takeoff, Planswift, Bluebeam, or similar software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and juggle multiple priorities

What you'll get in return

Our client has a very competitive compensation and benefits package including an annual performance bonus, medical, dental, and 401K plus employer match and a generous PTO package.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Callum Hewitt on the details provided. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your next move.

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