Construction Estimator Jobs in New York
Construction Estimator jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in commercial construction, infrastructure, and large-scale residential development, with openings at every level from junior estimator through senior project estimator. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where established firms like Turner Construction, Skanska, and AECOM maintain significant regional operations. Civil and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) estimating are the most consistently in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job ID: 527646
Callanan Industries Inc., a CRH Company, is a leading supplier of paving materials and construction services in New York State. We provide a complete range of high-quality aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete products, and construction paving services to state, federal, municipal, commercial, and private customers. Callanan has been in business since 1883 and would not have such a long and successful track record were it not for our employees. We consider our employees our greatest strength, and we constantly strive to improve as an employer. We live by the saying, "We Make Safety Our Family Business." Safety is a core value, and employees support one another to promote a culture of safety throughout the company.
Are you ready to start building a rewarding future? Join our team today!
Position Summary
The Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates and proposals for public and private heavy civil construction projects. This position analyzes plans, specifications, and contract documents to determine labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect costs associated with project execution. The Estimator collaborates closely with operations, project management, vendors, and subcontractors to develop accurate and competitive bids that align with company objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for grading, drainage, paving, utilities, structures, and other heavy civil work.
- Use markets tools to find bid and quote opportunities
- Solicit and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment vendors.
- Develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, overhead, and profit.
- Analyze project risks, opportunities, and constructability challenges.
- Prepare bid summaries, pricing sheets, and proposal packages.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as required.
- Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and operations personnel to develop bidding strategies.
- Review historical cost data and production rates to support estimating accuracy.
- Maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and bid records.
- Evaluate scope gaps, exclusions, and qualifications to ensure accurate proposals.
- Assist with contract reviews and project handoff meetings following project award.
- Monitor market conditions, material pricing trends, and subcontractor availability.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and procurement procedures.
- Willingness to assist the construction management team with construction accounting
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant heavy civil construction experience may be considered.
Experience
- 1-3 years of estimating experience in heavy highway, road construction, asphalt paving, site development, or civil construction.
- Experience estimating public agency projects, including DOT, municipal, county, and state-funded work preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of heavy highway construction methods, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Proficiency with estimating software.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of DOT specifications, bid procedures, and contract requirements.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-starter and proficient at working independently
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay of $80,000 to $90,000
- Annual Bonus Potential
- Paid time off, sick time, paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Callanan Industries, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
Job ID: 527646
Callanan Industries Inc., a CRH Company, is a leading supplier of paving materials and construction services in New York State. We provide a complete range of high-quality aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete products, and construction paving services to state, federal, municipal, commercial, and private customers. Callanan has been in business since 1883 and would not have such a long and successful track record were it not for our employees. We consider our employees our greatest strength, and we constantly strive to improve as an employer. We live by the saying, "We Make Safety Our Family Business." Safety is a core value, and employees support one another to promote a culture of safety throughout the company.
Are you ready to start building a rewarding future? Join our team today!
Position Summary
The Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates and proposals for public and private heavy civil construction projects. This position analyzes plans, specifications, and contract documents to determine labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect costs associated with project execution. The Estimator collaborates closely with operations, project management, vendors, and subcontractors to develop accurate and competitive bids that align with company objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for grading, drainage, paving, utilities, structures, and other heavy civil work.
- Use markets tools to find bid and quote opportunities
- Solicit and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment vendors.
- Develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, overhead, and profit.
- Analyze project risks, opportunities, and constructability challenges.
- Prepare bid summaries, pricing sheets, and proposal packages.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as required.
- Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and operations personnel to develop bidding strategies.
- Review historical cost data and production rates to support estimating accuracy.
- Maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and bid records.
- Evaluate scope gaps, exclusions, and qualifications to ensure accurate proposals.
- Assist with contract reviews and project handoff meetings following project award.
- Monitor market conditions, material pricing trends, and subcontractor availability.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and procurement procedures.
- Willingness to assist the construction management team with construction accounting
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant heavy civil construction experience may be considered.
Experience
- 1-3 years of estimating experience in heavy highway, road construction, asphalt paving, site development, or civil construction.
- Experience estimating public agency projects, including DOT, municipal, county, and state-funded work preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of heavy highway construction methods, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Proficiency with estimating software.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of DOT specifications, bid procedures, and contract requirements.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-starter and proficient at working independently
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay of $80,000 to $90,000
- Annual Bonus Potential
- Paid time off, sick time, paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Callanan Industries, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction estimator jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or Timberline
- Three or more years of experience estimating commercial or infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
- Familiarity with New York City building codes and Division of Buildings requirements
- Professional certification such as Certified Professional Estimator or LEED accreditation preferred
Construction Estimator Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction estimator in New York?
Most construction estimators in New York enter the field with a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, followed by hands-on experience in a project coordination or field role. New York does not require a state-issued license specifically for estimators, but employers in New York City often expect familiarity with the New York City Building Code and Department of Buildings processes. Earning a Certified Professional Estimator credential through the American Society of Professional Estimators strengthens candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire construction estimators in New York?
Employers hiring construction estimators in New York right now include Essex Homes Of WNY, MACC, and TEEMA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's dense pipeline of commercial towers, public infrastructure projects, and institutional construction keeps large general contractors and specialty subcontractors hiring estimators on an ongoing basis.
Which New York cities have the most construction estimator jobs?
Brooklyn, Rochester, and Albany are the New York cities with the most construction estimator openings. New York City dominates due to its continuous commercial and mixed-use development activity, while Buffalo and Albany generate consistent demand through public infrastructure investment, university expansions, and state-funded capital projects that require dedicated estimating staff at regional contractors and engineering firms.
Are there remote construction estimator jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because the role often requires site visits, in-person bid reviews, and coordination with project teams on the ground. About 33% of construction estimator openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most flexibility concentrated in the early bid-preparation and document-review phases of the estimating cycle.
How can I get hired as a construction estimator in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a project engineer, estimating coordinator, or field engineer at a general contractor or specialty subcontractor in New York City or Albany, where large firms regularly hire candidates with a construction management degree and no commercial estimating experience. Turner Construction and Skanska both run structured associate programs in their New York offices that rotate early-career hires through estimating, scheduling, and project controls. Building proficiency in Bluebeam or PlanSwift before applying gives candidates a tangible edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to construction estimator jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to construction estimator jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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