Cost Estimator

Unlock Your Potential as a Cost Estimator in NYC!Join us as a Structural/Architectural Estimator and take your career to new heights while supporting impactful government agency projects in the vibrant city of New York! Imagine being part of a well-established firm that has thrived for over 30 years, boasting a consistent backlog of exciting work. This is your chance to sharpen your skills and immerse yourself in a diverse range of projects that positively impact our communities! What Makes Us Stand Out?

Collaborative Culture: Enjoy a supportive, family-like atmosphere where you can flourish without getting tangled in corporate politics.

Meaningful Work: Contribute to reputable and essential government agency projects throughout NYC, leaving a lasting impact on urban development.

Holidays and Flexibility: Celebrate 9 paid holidays and embrace a flexible schedule that allows you to work from home 3 days a week—balance is key!

Continuous Learning: Participate in our weekly lunch and learn sessions, where you can share knowledge, innovate, and grow in your expertise.

Your Responsibilities:As a vital member of our team, you will:

Conduct detailed quantity take-offs and develop cost estimates at every design stage—from initial concepts to finalized plans.

Verify quantities and bid comparatives through on-screen takeoffs and engage with subcontractors to ensure accuracy.

Collaborate with engineers, investors, and agency representatives in essential project meetings.

Maintain and update an extensive database of competitive pricing from contractors and suppliers to ensure your estimates are robust.

Forge strong relationships with architects and engineers as you clarify project scopes and deliver clear, precise estimates.

Conduct thorough cost reconciliations between estimates, providing elucidation as needed.

Your Qualifications:

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is a must.

A minimum of 3 years of hands-on estimating experience within Project Cost Management.

Expertise in Excel for comprehensive cost accounting and reporting.

Experience with project budgets ranging from $1 million to $200 million.

Knowledge of takeoffs as references without the need for drawings.

Previous experience in Civil and Structural estimating, with bonus points for Architectural experience.

Familiarity with the stages of design is essential, including feasibility studies, master planning, value engineering, cost and bid analysis, and change orders.

If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic environment that values your contributions, we invite you to apply today! Join us in making a difference and shaping the urban landscape of NYC through innovative estimating and prestigious projects!About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.