AI summary
Join STV’s Construction group as an Estimator based onsite at a client site in Long Island City, supporting projects across the NYC metro area. You’ll lead detailed cost estimating across design and construction phases, coordinating with consultants and contractors and supporting negotiations. Standout perk: strong benefits package including 401(k) and starting 16 days PTO.
Key skills
Construction cost estimatingQuantity takeoffs and quantity surveysCost evaluations from design documents and specificationsReviewing consultant-prepared estimatesCost negotiationsSupervising and reviewing estimating workArchitecture/electrical/mechanical/plumbing estimating experienceBachelor’s degree (architecture, construction management, engineering, or related)
Pays $86,464.77–$98,816.88 USD, a typical range for an experienced estimator in the NYC market.
You'll thrive here if you have 4+ years of technical estimating experience (architecture, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing) and enjoy collaborating with diverse project stakeholders to build accurate, defensible cost estimates.
Why apply
- Onsite Long Island City role
- 401(k) and retirement counseling
- Continuing education and licensure support
STV is seeking an Estimator to join our Construction group. The role will be
located at our client site in Long Island City, NY and will focus on projects in
and around the NYC metro area. Duties and Responsibilities: Confer with a broad
range of technical, professional, and managerial personnel as well as designers,
consultants, and contractors to coordinate and establish a detailed cost
estimate Prepare and/or ensure the preparation of detailed cost estimates for
all phases of design and/or construction Supervise the development of quantity
surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings,
specifications, or contract changes Review and report on contract estimates
prepared by private consultants; recommend if estimate is appropriate for
client's implementation Participate in cost negotiations Plan, assign, and
review the cost estimating work of estimates Perform related tasks Minimum
Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a
major in architecture, construction management, engineering, environmental
services, or related coursework or equivalent training in Construction
Management desired Minimum of four (4) years of full-time, technical experience
Minimum of four (4) years must have been in one of the estimating areas of
architecture, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing #LI-AW1 #LI-ONSITE
Compensation Range: $86,464.77 - $98,816.88 STV offers the following benefits •
Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental
insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent
Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life
Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement
Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) •
Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) •
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional
Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its
employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is
STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final
salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on
many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience,
and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you
to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates
don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of
color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent
comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align
with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top
infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in
1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure
that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water
and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than
65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that
connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s
Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is
deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee
experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our
talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of
industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career
experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work
experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career
ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths
for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without
regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category
protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of
how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and
given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create
pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more
at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative
solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local
teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities
and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving
back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic
activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and
sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides
equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.