Cathedra Services is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for both interior and exterior projects throughout New York City. Our work includes commercial fit-outs, residential renovations, facade restoration, structural repairs, and building envelope projects.
Responsibilities
Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
Attend site visits to evaluate existing conditions, take measurements, and clarify scope.
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, assign unit pricing, and estimate labor, materials,
equipment, and subcontractor costs.
Prepare estimates at various stages of project development, from preliminary budgets to
final bids.
Solicit and compare supplier and subcontractor proposals for pricing and scope coverage.
Prepare bids with clearly defined scope, allowances, exclusions, and pricing.
Identify scope gaps, construction challenges, and cost-saving opportunities.
Review estimates for overall accuracy and completeness before submission.
Manage estimating schedules to meet bid deadlines.
Prepare change order estimates and maintain organized estimating records.
Enter and manage estimating information in JobTread.
Qualifications
Previous construction estimating experience with a general contractor.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, trade scopes, and NYC project
conditions.
Strong organizational, communication, and mathematical skills.
Ability to manage multiple estimates and competing deadlines.
Experience with facade restoration, building envelopes, and occupied-building
renovations.
Proficiency in JobTread, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: 100-110K
To Apply: Send your resume and a brief summary of relevant estimating experience to
Cathedra Services is an equal opportunity employer.
