Estimator - Commercial

This position is responsible for preparing detailed estimates, cost analyses, and bid proposals for commercial construction projects across multiple sectors. You'll collaborate closely with pre‑construction, project management, and leadership teams to ensure accurate pricing, value engineering, and competitive bids.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established general contracting and construction management firm operating throughout the New York-New Jersey metropolitan region. Backed by a builder-led leadership team and a robust pre‑construction department, the firm delivers commercial interiors, office fit-outs, retail spaces, medical facilities, hospitality builds, and ground‑up projects. Known for meticulous planning, documentation integrity, and value‑driven solutions, they offer a dynamic environment where estimators play a central role in winning and shaping high‑quality work.

Description

• Prepare detailed take‑offs, estimates, and bid packages for commercial construction projects
• Analyze drawings, specifications, addenda, and subcontractor proposals for accuracy and completeness
• Develop and maintain cost databases, historical pricing, and trade partner relationships
• Work closely with pre‑construction, project management, and leadership teams to refine scopes
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering
• Coordinate RFI development during pre‑bid phases
• Attend pre-bid meetings and interface with subcontractors
• Support negotiated bids, competitive bids, and conceptual estimating
• Assist in scheduling input, logistics planning, and procurement strategies
• Participate in handoff meetings to ensure smooth transition to project teams

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.

Profile

A successful Estimator should have:

• 3+ years of estimating experience within commercial construction
• Strong proficiency in quantity take‑offs, cost analysis, and bid preparation
• Experience with interior renovations, tenant fit-outs, or ground-up commercial work
• Skilled in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings
• Familiar with estimating software and digital takeoff tools
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and deadline‑driven
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage subcontractor relationships
• Motivated by accuracy, efficiency, and project success

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to $160k
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high‑visibility commercial projects
• Direct engagement with experienced leadership invested in your growth
• A modern estimating environment supported by strong processes and technology
• Clear path to advancement within pre‑construction or project management
• Collaborative culture that values precision, innovation, and teamwork

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.