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Build the Infrastructure. Build Yourself.

Brooklyn, NY | Full-Time | $50,000–$65,000 | Entry-Level w/ Leadership Track

Some people build resumes.

At Delphi, we build the people who build this city.

We’re not just a construction firm—we’re a mission-driven team building public infrastructure across New York City. From water mains to mechanical systems, we’re the ones who show up when the job is tough, the specs are unclear, and the city’s counting on someone to figure it out.

This role isn’t for spectators. It’s for future leaders who want to start at the foundation and earn their way to the top.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a high-growth, hands-on learning role that starts with supporting real projects—and grows as fast as you do.

You’ll:

• Track project documents, RFIs, submittals, delivery logs, and field notes
• Shadow Project Managers and Superintendents to learn job flow, buyouts, and problem solving
• Coordinate with vendors and field teams to remove roadblocks
• Assist with material tracking, takeoffs, schedules, and basic plan reading
• Help manage punchlists, requisitions, and closeout paperwork
• Organize internal systems and keep job info moving on time

What You’re Really Signing Up For

We’re hiring you to grow into something bigger.

The title says “Associate.” The path says:

• - Assistant Project Manager
• - Junior Estimator
• - Field Operations Lead
• - Procurement & Project Controls

But nothing is given. Everything is earned.

Who We’re Looking For

You might be:

• A military vet who knows how to follow through
• A tradesperson who wants to move inside the trailer
• A recent grad or career-changer who can outwork anyone
• An operations assistant or admin tired of being boxed in

Regardless, you:

• Are humble, gritty, and sharp
• Communicate clearly
• Show up early and ready to go
• Don’t wait to be told—you take the hill
• Understand that character beats credentials

Who We Are

Delphi is a fast-growing public works contractor focused on heavy mechanical infrastructure across New York City. We run lean, push hard, and believe in ownership at every level. Our culture is blue-collar serious with white-collar systems.

Job Details

• - Location: In-person at our Brooklyn office with frequent jobsite visits
• - Schedule: M–F, full-time, ~40 hours/week
• - Compensation:
  • - $50,000–$65,000 base
  • - Clear track to $70–$95K roles within 12–24 months
• - Benefits: Health/Dental, Retirement Match, PTO, training stipend, and growth plan
• - Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply

Click the APPLY button below and follow the steps listed.

Do NOT apply if...

• You need micromanagement
• You care more about your title than your output
• You don’t take feedback well
• You’re not ready to start from the bottom

Final Word

This is not a stay-in-your-lane role.

It’s a front-row seat to building something real—with the tools, trust, and support to rise if you’re ready.

We build infrastructure. We build people.

Step up.

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The Role

At Delphi, every job is run like it's own business. The Project Manager is the CEO of that business.

You are responsible for:

• Schedule
• Cost
• Subcontractors
• Billing
• Outcomes

If the job wins, you win. If the job struggles, you own that too. This is not a coordination role. This is an ownership role.

What This Job Actually Looks Like

Let’s be clear:

• You will deal with late subs and missing materials
• You will fight for approvals and payments
• You will make decisions with incomplete information
• You will be expected to plan 2–3 weeks ahead, not react to today
• You will own mistakes on your job and fix them

If that excites you, keep reading. If not, this won’t be a fit.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Running multiple public works mechanical projects as standalone P&Ls
• Building and maintaining 2–3 week lookaheads with field leadership
• Protecting margin through planning, sequencing, and cost control
• Managing subcontractors and holding them accountable
• Owning the billing process (pencil copies, approvals, follow-ups)
• Driving schedule and identifying risks before they hit the field
• Coordinating with field, office, and clients to keep jobs moving

What Good Looks Like

• Your jobs are planned ahead, not constantly reacting
• Your foremen know what’s coming next
• Your billing is clean, timely, and gets approved
• Your jobs maintain or improve margin
• Problems are surfaced early, not buried

What We're Looking For

• Experience running mechanical or infrastructure projects
• Ability to manage multiple jobs without losing control
• Strong understanding of scheduling, sequencing, and cost
• Comfortable operating in public works environments
• Ownership mindset — you don’t wait to be told what to do

We care less about years. We care more about what you’ve actually run.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary aligned with experience and capability - $125,000 - $175,000
• Performance-based bonus tied to job outcomes
• Clear path for growth as the company scales
• 401K Company Contribution and Profit Share
• Health and Vision
• Learning and Development Opportunities

Include:

1. Your resume
2. Answers to the questions below
3. One project you’re proud of (brief description)

Required Questions

1. Tell us about a job where you were behind schedule. What did you do in the next 72 hours?
2. What was the contract value and margin of your last project? What did you personally do to protect or improve it?
3. Walk us through how you build a 3-week lookahead with your field team.

Final Note

This role isn’t for everyone. But if you take ownership, solve problems, and want to run work the right way, there’s real opportunity here.

Delphi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on character, merit, qualifications, and business needs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, email jobs@delphiph.com.

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Some estimators crunch numbers. You build the job before it ever breaks ground.

Delphi is a fast-growing heavy mechanical contractor delivering public infrastructure across NYC: wastewater systems, pump stations, utility piping, and complex municipal upgrades. Our team runs lean. Our bids are sharp. And now, we’re hiring a full-time Estimator to lead the charge into new agency work.

This is not a takeoff support role. This is your bid to own the estimating process, from scope reviews and pricing strategy to subcontractor/vendor coordination and margin protection. You’ll be the one turning incomplete drawings and complex specs into clean, confident bids that win.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own quantity takeoffs, pricing, and bid package development for $5M–$25M+ public works projects
• Replace executive involvement in day-to-day estimating
• Evaluate labor production, material pricing, and subcontractor scope gaps
• Coordinate directly with PMs, vendors, subcontractors and superintendents to ground bids in field reality
• Track historical GP accuracy and improve estimating precision over time
• Shape project mix by preparing bids for DEP, DASNY, NYCHA, SCA, and other NYC public agencies
• Support and enforce Delphi’s Go/No-Go SOP for strategic bidding
• Lead the internal handoff process after award to ensure alignment between bid, budget, and build

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of experience estimating public works or heavy mechanical scopes
• Experience with NYC/NYS agency bid procedures (DEP, DASNY, NYCHA, SCA)
• Strong takeoff, unit pricing, and labor forecasting skills
• Proficient with Bluebeam, Excel, HCSS, and public bid tabulation workflows
• Able to interpret contract documents, labor requirements, and vendor scopes
• Clear communicator—written, verbal, and numeric
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency

Nice-to-Haves

• Field or project management background (APM, PE, or Foreman-to-office transition)
• JOC estimating experience
• Familiarity with MWBE, compliance, and public contract packaging
• Experience coordinating with trades, subcontractors, long lead vendors, and field leadership to ground bids in execution reality
• Past success diversifying project types or client mix
• Experience managing a team

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $125,000–$175,000 - commensurate with experience
• Performance bonus based on awarded volume, margin accuracy, and project mix targets
• Benefits: Health insurance, vision, retirement plan
• Additional Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) Match, Annual Training Stipend, Growth plan toward Precon Lead

Who We Are

Delphi is a heavy mechanical self perform contractor delivering high-impact public works across NYC. We’re built for execution—lean, serious, and structured for growth. We promote from within and we believe execution beats ego. We’re scaling to $100M with a tight team of people who take pride in doing the hard things right.

What You’re Really Signing Up For

• You won’t be one of twenty estimators. You’ll be the estimator.
• You’ll have visibility into everything from bid strategy to job handoff.
• You’ll price what gets built—and be held to what gets delivered.
• You’ll help shape our next chapter—new clients, new regions, new wins.

Apply Now

Submit your resume and a cover letter with a 3-sentence answer to: “Why do you want to build your future at Delphi?”

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in Heavy Mechanical/Civil Estimating?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 3 years (Required)
• Public Works: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11232 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Delphi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on character, merit, qualifications, and business needs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, email jobs@delphiph.com.

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The Opportunity

At Delphi, every job operates like its own business.

We’re building a company that will scale to $100M in revenue across multiple regions—and that requires people who can take ownership, execute at a high level, and grow into leadership.

The Assistant Project Manager is not an admin role. It is the foundation of project leadership.

You will be responsible for controlling the flow of information, documentation, and coordination that drives project execution—freeing Project Managers to focus on margin, risk, and delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Support billing (pencil copies, requisitions, backup documentation)
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor documentation
• Maintain accurate project data across company systems
• Assist with cost tracking and budget updates
• Ensure compliance with contract and agency requirements

This role sits at the center of project execution.

What Success Looks Like

• 90%+ on-time submittals and approvals
• Zero late or incomplete billing packages
• ≤5% variance in budget tracking
• 95%+ documentation accuracy
• Fast, reliable response to field and PM needs

Who You Are

• 1–4 years in construction (field, admin, or engineering)
• Highly organized and process-driven
• Strong follow-up and ownership mindset
• Able to manage multiple workflows simultaneously
• Comfortable working between field and office teams
• Proficient in Excel and willing to learn new systems

What We’re Looking For (Non-Negotiables)

• You take responsibility for outcomes—not just tasks
• You follow up until things are done
• You stay organized under pressure
• You understand (or are eager to learn) construction documentation

This is not a fit if:

• You are reactive instead of proactive
• You struggle with organization or follow-through
• You don’t want accountability

Career Growth at Delphi

This is a deliberate entry point into project leadership.

• 12–24 months → APM II (independent workflows)
• 24–48 months → Project Manager track
• Long-term → PM, SPM, and leadership roles

You will grow through:

• Structured career path framework
• Quarterly performance reviews
• Leadership development via our Path to Success program

Why Delphi

• Real exposure to complex public infrastructure work
• Clear path to lead your own projects (P&L responsibility)
• A company built on:
  • Extreme Ownership
  • Holding the Standard
  • Being True to Our Word

We don’t promote based on tenure. We promote based on performance, readiness, and results.

Compensation

• Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $115,000 (based on experience)
• Performance-based growth aligned with role progression
• Long-term opportunity tied to company growth

Delphi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on character, merit, qualifications, and business needs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, email jobs@delphiph.com.

Questions to answer with submission:

• Why do you want to build your future at Delphi?
• What is your current 5 year plan?

Delphi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on character, merit, qualifications, and business needs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, email jobs@delphiph.com.

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Build the foundation of your career. Learn how real projects get won.

At Delphi, estimating isn’t paperwork—it’s where projects start, margins are protected, and reputations are built.

We’re looking for a hungry, detail-driven Junior Estimator to support our preconstruction team. This role is designed for someone early in their career who wants to learn fast, take ownership, and grow into a top-tier estimator.

You won’t be stuck doing busy work. You’ll be in the middle of real bids, real deadlines, and real responsibility.

What You’ll Do

• Perform quantity takeoffs (piping, valves, equipment, supports)
• Organize drawings, specs, and addenda
• Solicit and track vendor + subcontractor quotes
• Level quotes and identify scope gaps
• Assist in building complete bid packages
• Maintain clean, organized estimating files
• Support turnover to Operations with clear scope definition

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate takeoffs (within ~5% variance)
• Fast quote turnaround (24–48 hours)
• No missed bid deadlines
• Clean, structured bid files
• Growing independence across scopes

Who You Are

• 0–3 years experience in construction or estimating
• Able to read drawings and specs (MEP exposure is a plus)
• Comfortable with Bluebeam or similar tools
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Urgent, disciplined, and deadline-driven
• Coachable with a low ego and high standards

What We’re Looking For (Read This Carefully)

We are not looking for a “strategic” estimator.

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to learn the craft from the ground up
• Takes pride in precision and execution
• Moves fast without sacrificing accuracy
• Thrives in a structured, process-driven environment

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to real bid strategy and decision-making
• Hands-on mentorship from senior estimators
• A clear path to:
  • Estimator I
  • Estimator II
  • Senior Estimator
• The opportunity to grow with a company scaling toward $100M+

Why Delphi

At Delphi, every project stands alone. The estimator helps decide whether we win it—and whether we win it right.

We hold a simple standard: Be accurate. Be accountable. Be true to your word.

How to Stand Out

Skip the generic resume.

Instead, include:

• A brief explanation of a takeoff you’ve done (even in school)
• What tools you used
• How you approached accuracy

If you want a job, this isn’t it.

If you want a career in building real projects, apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $65,000–$115,000 - commensurate with experience
• Performance bonus
• Benefits: Health insurance, vision, retirement plan
• Additional Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) Match, Annual Training Stipend, Growth plan toward Precon Lead

Delphi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on character, merit, qualifications, and business needs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, email jobs@delphiph.com.

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