Demolition Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Demolition Estimator to join our client's team in Brooklyn, NY. This is a hands-on estimating role for a professional with a proven background in commercial demolition, interior/selective demolition, structural demolition, or heavy civil demolition.

The ideal candidate understands how demolition projects are actually performed and can translate drawings, site conditions, demolition scope, labor, equipment, trucking, disposal, subcontractor pricing, and project logistics into accurate and competitive bids.

This is a demolition-specific estimating position. Candidates whose estimating experience is primarily in flooring, drywall, windows/doors, painting, roofing, or other individual construction trades will not be a fit unless they also have substantial demolition estimating experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural, structural, MEP, and demolition drawings to identify and quantify demolition scope.

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for commercial and interior demolition projects.

• Prepare accurate estimates covering labor, equipment, trucking, hauling, disposal, subcontractors, materials, and other project costs.

• Evaluate existing site conditions through drawings, specifications, site visits, and pre-bid meetings.

• Develop competitive bids and detailed proposals from initial plans through final submission.

• Identify project-specific demolition requirements, including sequencing, access, phasing, temporary protection, equipment needs, and site logistics.

• Solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, vendors, trucking companies, disposal facilities, and equipment suppliers.

• Review bid documents, specifications, addenda, RFIs, and scope revisions and incorporate changes into estimates.

• Work closely with project managers, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to clarify scope and pricing.

• Participate in pre-bid site walks and meetings and incorporate field conditions into estimates.

• Maintain organized bid documentation, estimate revisions, and supporting cost information.

• Assist with negotiations and scope clarification following bid submission.

• Track market pricing, labor costs, equipment rates, disposal costs, and other factors affecting demolition estimates.

• Use estimating software and spreadsheets to develop, analyze, and present project pricing.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on estimating experience specifically within demolition or a closely related field.

• Proven experience estimating commercial demolition, interior/selective demolition, structural demolition, or heavy civil demolition projects.

• Strong ability to perform detailed takeoffs from architectural and engineering drawings.

• Solid understanding of demolition means and methods, sequencing, labor requirements, equipment, trucking, hauling, and disposal.

• Experience conducting site visits and evaluating existing conditions.

• Ability to develop complete estimates from plans and specifications through final bid.

• Strong understanding of construction costs and subcontractor/vendor pricing.

• Excellent blueprint and specification reading skills.

• Strong Excel skills and ability to build and analyze detailed estimates.

• Experience with Bluebeam required or strongly preferred.

• Experience with HeavyBid, HCSS, or similar construction estimating software preferred.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• NYC commercial construction experience is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Commercial demolition

• Interior demolition

• Selective demolition

• Building gut-outs

• Structural demolition

• Concrete demolition

• Heavy civil demolition

• Excavation/site demolition

• Commercial renovation demolition

• Large-scale demolition projects

• NYC construction and demolition

The ideal candidate will be able to walk onto a demolition project, understand the scope and site conditions, identify the work required, quantify the demolition, determine the appropriate labor and equipment, obtain relevant subcontractor/vendor pricing, and produce a complete, accurate, and competitive bid.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Interested candidates should e-mail resume to: jburlet@ampmstaffing.com.