What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Taylor Hodson?
Estimator
Location: Long Island, NY (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Our client, a well-established construction firm on Long Island, is seeking a skilled Estimator to join their team. This role is ideal for a professional who can lead the estimating function, manage bids from start to finish, and contribute to overall project strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full bid lifecycle, from initial document review through final submission
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors
- Collaborate with project managers and leadership to align estimates with budgets and strategic goals
- Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and vendor pricing
- Identify project risks, cost-saving opportunities, and value engineering options
- Prepare detailed cost estimates covering labor, materials, and equipment
- Review drawings, specifications, and related documents to ensure accurate scope coverage
- Perform quantity takeoffs to support precise and competitive bidding
Qualifications:
- Proven ability to produce competitive bids and successfully win projects
- 5 years of construction estimating experience, with a focus on electrical projects
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities
- Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel
- Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and pricing
- Ability to interpret blueprints and technical documents accurately
Taylor Hodson is an employment staffing firm based in New York City and part of the Snelling/HireQuest family of staffing firms.
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000