Location: Freeport, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75,000 to $125,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Project Manager with a strong background in steel fabrication, structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and field installation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can manage the entire project lifecycle, from initial estimating and bidding through fabrication, delivery, and final installation.

The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of construction drawings, material and labor takeoffs, project budgeting, scheduling, and cost control. This individual will work closely with customers, general contractors, vendors, shop personnel, and field crews to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret architectural, structural, and miscellaneous steel drawings and specifications.

• Perform detailed material and labor takeoffs to develop accurate project estimates.

• Prepare competitive bids, cost estimates, and project proposals.

• Obtain and evaluate pricing for materials, subcontractors, and outside services.

• Identify project requirements, exclusions, potential changes, and cost risks.

• Manage projects from contract award through fabrication, delivery, installation, and completion.

• Coordinate with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.

• Review shop drawings and collaborate with detailing and fabrication teams.

• Coordinate material purchasing, fabrication schedules, deliveries, and field installation.

• Prepare, track, and manage change orders.

• Monitor project budgets, labor costs, material expenses, and overall profitability.

• Communicate project specifications, schedules, and expectations to shop and field personnel.

• Conduct job site visits as needed to assess site conditions and resolve project issues.

• Maintain project schedules and ensure milestones and deadlines are met.

• Assist with field coordination, requests for information (RFIs), and submittals.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and repeat clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in steel fabrication, structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or a related construction field.

• Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes and field installation requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret structural, architectural, and shop drawings.

• Demonstrated experience in construction estimating, material takeoffs, and labor calculations.

• Knowledge of material costs, fabrication requirements, labor projections, and installation expenses.

• Proven project management experience from estimating and contract award through project completion.

• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.

• Ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and proactively resolve issues.

• Valid driver's license.

Compensation & Employment

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

• Full-time position.

• Opportunity to contribute to a variety of steel construction and fabrication projects.