Estimator

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, building management staff, and project team members to develop a clear understanding of project objectives, schedules, and scopes of work. The role involves preparing material take-offs, pricing, and bid packages, while ensuring all estimates reflect the full scope of the project.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients, architects, engineers, and project team members to confirm project objectives and scope of work.
• Prepare material take-offs, square footages, and related information for pricing and bid packages.
• Travel to job sites to review conditions and attend client meetings.
• Perform thorough reviews of plans, specifications, and drawings to identify omissions and issue RFIs.
• Obtain and analyze multiple bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Negotiate subcontractor bids to secure competitive pricing.
• Inform the Marketing team of upcoming bid due dates and required RFP information.
• Review requirements such as minimum wage and bond requirements to ensure compliance.
• Clarify pricing inclusions and exclusions before submission.
• Submit estimates by deadlines.
• Maintain contact with clients, architects, engineers, and vendors after job award to assist with any clarifications or issues.

• 7 years of experience as a construction estimator.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, mathematics, or statistics.
• Experience in general construction estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Proficiency in Plan Swift, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project Manager.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.

• Experience with commercial interiors, healthcare, institutional, retail, and residential projects.
• Familiarity with core and shell, ground-up, infrastructure, lobby, façade, and base building work.
• Experience in the restaurant and hospitality sectors is advantageous.
• Proactive individual capable of handling multiple priorities and assisting staff as needed.

The position is primarily in-office with the option to work from home every second Friday. The work environment emphasizes teamwork and collaboration to successfully estimate and build projects that achieve excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

-Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Vanguard Construction & Co. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $130,000 - $180,000