Assistant Estimator — Scenic Fabrication & Themed Entertainment

Playwright Co; City of Yonkers (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

6 personal/sick days

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Hudson Scenic Studios seeks a detail-oriented Assistant Estimator to support budgets, estimates, and proposals for scenic fabrication projects, collaborating with Estimating, Project Management and Technical Design teams. You will review drawings, gather pricing, research materials, track quotes, and help develop material takeoffs while learning from seasoned professionals in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time role offers a salary of $65,000–$70,000 and a benefits package, with

Qualifications

• BS/BA/BFA in Theatre Design & Tech or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years in estimating, project coordination, fabrication, or related industries.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 for project comms and docs.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Bluebeam or similar software.
• Basic understanding of fabrication processes (carpentry, metalwork, CNC).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing budgets, cost estimates, and proposals for scenic projects.
• Review drawings, specs, and design info to support estimating.
• Research material costs, labor, vendor pricing, and historical data.
• Request, track, and organize vendor/subcontractor quotes.
• Identify potential design and construction challenges and cost impacts.
• Develop material takeoffs and quantity calculations.

Skills

MS 365

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

TeamGantt

MS Project

Job description

Hudson Scenic Studios seeks a detail-oriented Assistant Estimator to support budgets, estimates, and proposals for scenic fabrication projects, collaborating with Estimating, Project Management and Technical Design teams. You will review drawings, gather pricing, research materials, track quotes, and help develop material takeoffs while learning from seasoned professionals in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time role offers a salary of $65,000–$70,000 and a benefits package, with