Estimator/Project Manager

Syracuse Utilities, LLC.; City of Cohoes (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse Utilities, LLC. seeks an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to prepare accurate cost estimates and oversee civil construction, energy, infrastructure, and environmental projects.

You will review plans, prepare bids, monitor costs and schedules, coordinate with leadership, engineers, field personnel, clients, and subcontractors, and ensure successful project delivery. This role combines office and field work with occasional travel to project sites and client meetings, requiring strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years estimating and/or project management experience.
• Experience in civil construction, energy, infrastructure, or environmental projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, estimating, scheduling, and cost control.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Office, and project management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and related documentation to determine scope, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and develop competitive bids, including analysis of labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, market conditions, overhead, and risk factors.
• Coordinate with leadership, engineers, field personnel, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to support estimating accuracy, project feasibility, and successful execution.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, takeoffs, proposals, contracts, revisions, and project documentation.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, milestones, and performance metrics; identify risks and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Support project startup, resource coordination, procurement planning, and communication between office and field teams.
• Interface with client systems and project management platforms, including Procore, Ariba, and other customer-specific portals.
• Participate in client meetings, project reviews, subcontractor negotiations, and job site visits as needed.
• Track bid results, project performance, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply with all company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Estimating

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Project management platforms

Job description

Company Description

Syracuse Utilities, LLC. is a telecommunications and utility construction company headquartered in Brewerton, NY, with additional locations in Albany, Watertown, and Weedsport. The company specializes in services such as aerial and pole line construction, conduit systems, cable plowing, rock drilling and trenching, directional drilling, and the installation of gas and water lines. Since its founding in 1974, Syracuse Utilities has focused on providing excellent service at reasonable prices, building long-term relationships with a wide range of customers. The company serves telecommunications, broadband, cellular, electric, and gas providers, as well as governmental agencies, school systems, contractors, and private clients. Syracuse Utilities emphasizes safety, quality, and reliability, maintaining dedicated crews and equipment to respond to both routine projects and emergency needs.

JOB SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for preparing accurate project estimates and managing project execution for civil construction, energy, infrastructure, and environmental projects. Oversees project costs, schedules, resources, client communication, and bid preparation to ensure successful project delivery. Review plans, specifications, and drawings to define project scope and requirements.

Essential Functions

• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and related documentation to determine scope, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and develop competitive bids, including analysis of labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, market conditions, overhead, and risk factors.
• Coordinate with leadership, engineers, field personnel, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to support estimating accuracy, project feasibility, and successful execution.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, takeoffs, proposals, contracts, revisions, and project documentation.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, milestones, and performance metrics; identify risks and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Support project startup, resource coordination, procurement planning, and communication between office and field teams.
• Interface with client systems and project management platforms, including Procore, Ariba, and other customer-specific portals.
• Participate in client meetings, project reviews, subcontractor negotiations, and job site visits as needed.
• Track bid results, project performance, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply with all company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating and/or project management experience preferred.
• Experience in civil construction, energy, infrastructure, or environmental projects preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, estimating, scheduling, and cost control.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Office, and project management platforms.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and field environments.
• Periodic travel to project sites and client meetings.
• Extended computer and document review work.