Estimator / Project Manager – Miscellaneous Steel

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

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group seeks an experienced Estimator / Project Manager for a growing commercial steelwork business on Long Island, NY. This hands-on role covers estimating through installation, with a focus on miscellaneous metals and architectural metalwork.

You will prepare competitive bids, review drawings, coordinate with detailers and fabricators, and drive projects to successful completion while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of estimating and/or project management experience.
• Background in miscellaneous metals, architectural metalwork, or commercial steelwork.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specs and tender documents.
• Proficiency with digital estimating and on-screen takeoff software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates for commercial steelwork and architectural metal projects.
• Review drawings, specs and tender packages for takeoffs.
• Manage projects from bid through fabrication, installation and completion.
• Coordinate with detailers, fabricators, subcontractors and installation teams.
• Use estimating software and digital tools to prepare bids within deadlines.
• Monitor progress and manage multiple priorities on ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with the team and own your workload.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Communication

Time management

Tools

Bluebeam

Tekla

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Location: Long Island, NY (Office-Based)

Salary: $90,000–$150,000 per year, depending on experience

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Estimator / Project Manager to join a growing commercial steelwork business in West Babylon, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on professional with expertise in miscellaneous metals and architectural metalwork to manage projects from estimating through to installation, while contributing to the company’s continued growth.

Day to Day

• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for commercial steelwork and architectural metal projects.
• Complete digital quantity takeoffs and review construction 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant 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.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.