What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Walrath Recruiting, Inc.?
Salary: $80,000 - $120,000
Job Title: Estimator
Job #: 5670
Location: Halfmoon, NY
Category: Construction & Engineering / MEP Consumer Trades
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Description:
Our client is currently seeking an Estimator to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Responsibilities Include:
- Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and contract documents to ensure accurate understanding and execution of project requirements.
- Prepare competitive project bid estimates, including quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and complete bid package development.
- Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive database of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to support procurement and bidding activities.
- Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate proposals with vendors and subcontractors to secure favorable terms for goods and services.
- Coordinate with vendors and field teams to ensure material availability, timely deliveries, and consistent performance standards.
- Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment to support overall project planning and execution.
- Ensure project works under current industry standards.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or related consumer trades.
- Willingness to get OSHA 10 certified
- Previous experience working with general contractors, architects, and engineers
- Associate's degree in mechanical engineering, construction, or completion of a technical trade school program is preferred.
- Prior experience with cost estimating.
- Proficiency with estimating software.
- Must be experienced with project planning.
- Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite.
- Proven negotiation skills with vendors and subcontractors.
- Experience with data analysis is preferred,
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across project teams.
Hours & Benefits:
- M -F 8-5
- 401k Match
- Health Dental Vision
- ESOP
- Bonus Eligibility
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000