General Contracting (GC) Estimator (5+ Years Experience)

Job Summary Infinity Contracting Services, Corp. is seeking an experienced, results-driven General Contracting Estimator to join our preconstruction team. We recognize our employees are the company’s most valuable asset. Inspiration, diligence, and encouragement toward each other, coupled with purposeful work, lead to a rewarding career—and we are proud to provide a platform where experienced construction professionals can thrive and grow. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the GC Estimator will take ownership of full-cycle estimating for public-sector construction projects. This role is responsible for leading hard-bid, negotiated, and GMP proposals from initial solicitation review through buyout handoff. You will drive profitability and project awards by producing accurate quantity take-offs, mitigating preconstruction risk, performing comprehensive subcontractor bid leveling, and leveraging strong relationships across the NYC/tri-state trade mark Key Responsibilities - Full-Cycle Estimating & Bid Management: Lead the preparation of comprehensive, accurate cost estimates from conceptual budgets through final hard bids across all CSI MasterFormat divisions. Manage multiple concurrent bids while meeting strict tender deadlines. - Drawing & Risk Analysis: Thoroughly analyze architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, specifications, and addenda to identify scope gaps, constructability challenges, and project risks. Provide value engineering (VE) alternatives to maximize competitiveness. - Subcontractor Outreach & Bid Leveling: Solicit, receive, review, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure complete scope coverage and competitive pricing. Leverage and expand an active network of reliable NYC-area sub-trades and vendors. - Site Inspections & Stakeholder Coordination: Conduct pre-bid site walkthroughs to evaluate existing conditions and logistical constraints. Attend pre-bid meetings and coordinate directly with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors on RFIs, scope clarifications, and addenda. - Buyout & Project Handoff: Finalize pricing on key budget line items, coordinate bid bonds, and assemble complete, organized bid files. Establish the initial buyout plan, issue letters of intent/notices to vendors, and lead the preconstruction-to-operations handoff with Project Management. - Historical Benchmarking & Systems: Maintain accurate historical cost databases from past projects to benchmark current pricing. Operate and maintain proficiency in internal estimating, take-off, and bid-management software. - Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of integrity and comply with the company’s Code of Ethics and public/private procurement regulations. Qualifications and Skills - Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct estimating experience with a General Contractor (commercial, public works, or institutional experience in the NYC/tri-state area strongly preferred). - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred (or equivalent combination of field and estimating experience). - Technical Expertise: Strong command of blueprint reading, quantity take-offs, and all 16/50 CSI MasterFormat divisions, including self-perform and MEP trades. - Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with digital take-off and bid-management tools (e.g., Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, BuildingConnected, Procore, and advanced Microsoft Excel). - Core Competencies: Proven ability to manage high-pressure bid deadlines, negotiate effectively with subcontractors, and communicate clearly with owners and project teams.