Construction Estimator

Teksky LLC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teksky LLC in the Greater Syracuse–Auburn Area seeks an Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for construction projects. This full-time, on-site role involves reviewing drawings, doing quantity takeoffs, analyzing quotes, and developing detailed cost breakdowns to support bids and budgets.

You will collaborate with project managers and teams, participate in pre-bid activities, and update estimating data and unit costs as needed. On-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills for detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and general computer applications used in construction estimating.
• Solid understanding of construction means and methods, materials, and subcontractor scopes across trades.
• Effective communication and collaboration with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Experience in construction estimating or related roles; commercial/public projects helpful.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work on-site in the Greater Syracuse–Auburn Area and attend site visits and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes.
• Develop detailed cost breakdowns and support bid strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers and team members to support value engineering and budgets.
• Maintain estimating data and update unit cost information.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Estimating software

Construction means and methods

Communication & collaboration

Organization & detail orientation

Cost analysis

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Role Description The Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Syracuse–Auburn Area, responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction projects. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing drawings and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, soliciting and analyzing subcontractor and vendor quotes, and developing detailed cost breakdowns. The Estimator collaborates with project managers and other team members to support bid strategies, value engineering, and budget updates throughout the project lifecycle. The role also involves maintaining estimating data, updating unit cost information, and participating in pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and general computer applications commonly used in construction estimating.
• Solid understanding of construction means and methods, materials, and subcontractor scopes across multiple trades.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Relevant experience in construction estimating or related roles; experience with commercial or public projects is beneficial.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work on-site in the Greater Syracuse–Auburn Area and attend occasional project site visits and meetings.