Commercial Lighting Estimator – Bid & Takeoff Expert

Weltmann Lighting, LLC; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Weltmann Lighting, LLC in Hicksville, NY is seeking an estimator to prepare full project estimates under direct supervision, translating client documents into complete bid pricing for large commercial interiors or core-and-shell work.

The role emphasizes budgeting, take-offs, and coordination with manufacturers, project management, and clients; requires strong computer skills (MS Office/Excel/Outlook/Adobe Acrobat Pro) and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to conceptually budget and meet deadlines
• Experience with construction drawings and specifications is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office/Excel/Outlook/Adobe Acrobat Pro

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid packages
• Prepare quantity take-offs and estimates on various projects
• Develop relationships with manufacturers, reps and clients
• Coordinate, budget, prepare and analyze lighting bids for large scale commercial interiors or high rise core & shell projects
• Provide telephone and online customer assistance
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management team
• Develop spreadsheets in MS Excel and prepare bid documents utilizing MS Word and our custom software
• Provide other services such as change order pricing, attending pre-bid conferences and site visits
• Interface with clients, owner's representatives, account executives and contractors
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Estimating software

Job description

Weltmann Lighting, LLC in Hicksville, NY is seeking an estimator to prepare full project estimates under direct supervision, translating client documents into complete bid pricing for large commercial interiors or core-and-shell work.

The role emphasizes budgeting, take-offs, and coordination with manufacturers, project management, and clients; requires strong computer skills (MS Office/Excel/Outlook/Adobe Acrobat Pro) and excellent written and verbal communication.