Junior Estimator

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

USD 85k-105k / year

Posted on Apr 22, 2026
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About Artheon
Artheon brings together several established consulting engineering firms including Churchill Consulting Engineers, CME Associates, and Naik Consulting Group, forming a collaborative organization of more than 600 professionals with expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Artheon is looking for a Junior Estimator to join our Program and Construction Management (PMCM) team in New York, NY, providing cost consultancy services for major public agency clients across the NY/NJ areas. The selected candidate will work alongside the project controls and commercial teams developing independent cost estimates that support the change management function on design-build transit infrastructure projects.
Department
Construction Management
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
New York, NY
Workplace type
Hybrid
Compensation
$85,000 - $105,000 / year

Responsibilities

  • Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and sketches using Bluebeam.
  • Assist with the preparation of Independent Cost Estimates for change orders.
  • Develop scopes of work based on drawings, specifications, sketches, and contract documents.
  • Provides support in price negotiations.
  • Review change order proposals from contractors and perform line-by-line cost comparison analysis against the Independent Cost Estimate.
  • Develop pricing using published references (RSMeans, EquipmentWatch), direct vendor solicitations, and historical data.
  • Visit project sites to document existing field conditions and work performed by the contractor.
  • Maintain organized estimate files, pricing backup, logs, meeting minutes, and negotiation records.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • 1–3 years of professional experience in construction, construction management, or cost estimating.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications across at least one discipline (architectural, structural, MEP, or heavy civil).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam Revu
  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team.
  • Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to fill knowledge gaps through research.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior estimating experience at an A/E, construction management, general contractor, subcontractor, or agency setting.
  • Exposure to design-build delivery or public agency (MTA, PANYNJ, NYCDOT, Port Authority, etc.) project work.
  • Familiarity with New York prevailing wage schedules and union trade classifications.



Benefits

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.

About Artheon

Deliver transformative infrastructure solutions that strengthen communities, drive sustainable growth, and accelerate our people’s careers—to provide value added services for our clients by combining local knowledge with national expertise.

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