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Job Summary
The Junior estimator reports to the Director of Preconstruction and Estimating and is responsible for cost calculations to determine the cost to complete a project or provide buyout for a new scope of work and changes to contracted work. Flower Construction is a high end custom residential builder with projects that include technically challenging pre‑war co‑ops and townhouses in New York City alongside multi‑structured ground‑up estates, historical preservation and renovation projects.
Responsibilities
Manage bid documents and drawings
Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing
Review drawings and takeoff key quantities
Maintain subcontractor directory and reference databases
Prepare requests for information and submit to design team
Communicate with design team, subcontractors, and internally through meetings, formal correspondence, and telephone.
Assist other staff as needed with change order pricing, subcontractor selection, or other special projects.
Key Skills
Able to make a plan, manage the plan, and deliver to a deadline (project management)
Construction drawing (blueprint) reading
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets experienced user – must know how to utilize formulas
On Screen Takeoff, Planswift, Bluebeam or other takeoff software
Knowledge of the construction process – understanding of sequence and trade scopes
Verbal and written English communication
Experience
Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other technical degree
Prefer 2 to 3 years experience
Hands‑on experience in construction a plus
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Responsibilities
Manage bid documents and drawings
Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing
Review drawings and takeoff key quantities
Maintain subcontractor directory and reference databases
Prepare requests for information and submit to design team
Communicate with design team, subcontractors, and internally through meetings, formal correspondence, and telephone.
Assist other staff as needed with change order pricing, subcontractor selection, or other special projects.
Key Skills
Able to make a plan, manage the plan, and deliver to a deadline (project management)
Construction drawing (blueprint) reading
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets experienced user – must know how to utilize formulas
On Screen Takeoff, Planswift, Bluebeam or other takeoff software
Knowledge of the construction process – understanding of sequence and trade scopes
Verbal and written English communication
Experience
Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other technical degree
Prefer 2 to 3 years experience
Hands‑on experience in construction a plus
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