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Senior Estimator — Commercial Specialty Construction
Trenton, NJ · Hybrid (on-site remote after onboarding) · Full-time, Salaried
Own our estimating function
Macaro Railings is a growing commercial specialty contractor based in Trenton, NJ, and we're hiring an experienced Senior Estimator to take ownership of our estimating process end to end.
This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role — not a desk you inherit, but a function you run. You'll independently take a project from drawings all the way to a submitted bid, working shoulder-to-shoulder with ownership, our Director of Sales, drafting, and our customers. If you're the kind of estimator who wants real autonomy and a direct line to decision-makers, this is that seat. As we grow, this role can grow into leading an estimating team.
What you'll do
- Review architectural drawings and specifications
- Perform digital quantity takeoffs (STACK)
- Develop project pricing and build complete, detailed estimates
- Prepare clear scopes of work and competitive bid proposals
- Coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing
- Meet directly with customers to discuss project scope and pricing
- Work closely with the drafting team, Director of Sales, and ownership
- Manage multiple estimates at once and hit bid deadlines
- Improve and standardize our estimating procedures as the owner of the process
What you bring
- Minimum 5 years of commercial construction estimating experience
- Proven ability to independently produce complete, accurate estimates
- Strong proficiency with STACK estimating software
- Strong proficiency with Bluebeam Revu
- Ability to read and interpret commercial construction drawings
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
Preferred: experience in commercial specialty trades — architectural specialties, millwork, glazing, fabrication, installation, commercial interiors, or similar.
Why join us
- Real ownership — you run the estimating function and shape how it's done
- Direct access to ownership and a clear path to lead an estimating team as we grow
- Hybrid schedule (office remote) after onboarding
- Performance bonus tied to results
Compensation
Competitive base salary based on experience, plus performance bonus. Full-time, salaried position.
Macaro Railings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Ready to own it? Apply today with your resume.