Junior Estimator

Hewitt Young; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Young in E. Syracuse, NY is seeking a Junior Estimator to support the estimating team under a Sr Estimator. You will perform takeoffs, organize bid documents, and help develop competitive estimates.

This role emphasizes learning HY systems, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with vendors while building field awareness through site walks.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical construction, materials, and installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and organized work style.
• Willingness to learn from senior estimators and take feedback.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, drawings, and specs to complete takeoffs.
• Assist with assembling estimates and proposals per HY standards.
• Vet vendor quotes for assigned scopes.
• Prepare hand-off documentation and assist project turnover.
• Participate in HY Estimating Academy training.
• Maintain estimating data, bid logs, and project files.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks with senior team.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Takeoff software proficiency

Reading drawings & specs

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Tools

Estimating software

Bid management tools

Job description

Junior Estimator

E. Syracuse, NY

Professional

At Hewitt Young, excellence is our standard. We look for Builders who take ownership, push through challenges, and care about results as much as their craft. When you join our team, you earn your edge every day, and we make sure it pays off.

The Junior Estimator builds the foundation for winning work. Working under the guidance of a Sr Estimator, this role supports the estimating team with accurate takeoffs, organized bid documentation, and reliable pricing inputs, while developing the skills to produce complete, competitive estimates independently.

Core Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, drawings, and specifications to complete assigned takeoffs and estimate components.
• Support Estimators and the Sr Estimator in assembling estimates and proposals that follow HY estimating standards.
• Request, organize, and vet vendor and supplier quotes for assigned scopes.
• Prepare hand-off documentation and assist with project turnover to Project Management.
• Participate in HY Estimating Academy training and apply feedback from estimate reviews to future work.
• Maintain accurate estimating data, bid logs, and project files in HY systems.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks alongside senior team members to build scope and field awareness.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of electrical construction, materials, and installation methods (field background preferred).
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, HY's estimating software and takeoff tools.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through on assigned work.
• Clear communicator who asks questions early and is receptive to coaching and feedback.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE AT HEWITT YOUNG:

At Hewitt Young, we don't just fill roles - we build careers!Above all we take pride in our work.

Every project reflects who we are, how we operate, and the standards we stand behind.

If you're driven, accountable, and ready to grow, you'll find your place here.

Hewitt Young is an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to any legally protected status.