Estimator + Project Manager — Commercial Steel & Metalwork

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. on Long Island, NY is seeking an experienced Estimator / Project Manager to join a growing miscellaneous steel and architectural metalwork business.

This office-based role covers estimating through to installation, with hands-on involvement in project delivery and a focus on accuracy, deadlines, and collaboration with detailing teams and fabricators. You will prepare competitive estimates, review drawings, takeoffs, and tender packages, and manage projects from bid to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of estimating and/or project management experience.
• Background in miscellaneous metals, architectural metalwork, or commercial steelwork.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Proficiency in digital estimating and on‑screen takeoff software.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Tekla, AutoCAD, Excel, or similar tools.
• Understanding of the project lifecycle, including fabrication and installation.
• Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for commercial steelwork and architectural metal projects.
• Complete digital quantity takeoffs and review drawings, specifications, and tender packages.
• Manage projects from initial bid through fabrication, installation, and completion.
• Coordinate with detailers, fabricators, subcontractors, and installation teams.
• Use estimating software and digital tools to prepare bids within tight deadlines.
• Monitor project progress, manage multiple priorities, and support ongoing commercial construction projects.
• Collaborate with an established team while taking ownership of your own workload.

Skills

Estimating & PM

Miscellaneous metals

Architectural metalwork

Commercial steelwork

Interpret drawings

Bluebeam

Tekla

AutoCAD

Excel

Tools

Bluebeam

Tekla

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd. on Long Island, NY is seeking an experienced Estimator / Project Manager to join a growing miscellaneous steel and architectural metalwork business.

This office-based role covers estimating through to installation, with hands-on involvement in project delivery and a focus on accuracy, deadlines, and collaboration with detailing teams and fabricators. You will prepare competitive estimates, review drawings, takeoffs, and tender packages, and manage projects from bid to