Construction Estimator - Interiors / Carpentry

Construction Estimator Interiors and Carpentry If you're an estimator who understands interiors and carpentry and you're tired of low ceilings, disorganized bids, or grinding out numbers with no say - this role is built for you. We're a busy, well-established interiors and carpentry subcontractor with a strong backlog across NYC and North Jersey. Our work includes commercial interiors, high-end fit-outs, and detailed carpentry scopes. We're growing and looking for an estimator who can step in, own bids, and be a real part of the preconstruction team - not just a number cruncher. Projects range from $1M-$20M. Estimators bid on a high volume of projects weekly and are set to do about $150M in revenue this year and have a back log of $100M for 2027. If you are interested in joining a robust team with a high employee retention rate, please do not hesitate to apply. Job Description The Construction Estimator will be responsible for: Take full ownership of interior and carpentry estimates Produce accurate quantity takeoffs from drawings and specs Price framing, drywall, millwork, finishes, and related scopes Evaluate risk, identify scope gaps, and flag cost drivers early Work directly with project managers and leadership during precon Help tighten processes and improve bid efficiency as we scale 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. The Successful Applicant The successful Construction Estimator will have: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other related field 2-10+ yrs of experience, open to someone more junior 2-3yrs+ or more senior 6-10+yrs Proven estimating experience with interior build-outs / carpentry trades Comfort bidding NYC projects (tight timelines, complex scopes, union/non-union environments a plus) Strong plan and spec reading skills Confidence owning bids independently Experience with estimating software and Excel Someone who wants upward mobility, not a static seat What's on Offer The Construction Estimator will receive: $85K-$125K salary, commensurate based on experience Room to grow into Senior Estimator / Preconstruction Lead Consistent workload - no feast-or-famine bidding Direct access to decision-makers (your input matters) Stable subcontractor with long-term clients and repeat work

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