Lead Steel Estimator – NYC (Hybrid & Bonus Eligible)

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$150,000 +/- base salary

Yearly bonus ($10k-$50k)

2 weeks PTO

Healthcare – single and family plans

Full medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Hybrid flexibility (1 day per week)

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting an Estimator for Structural and Miscellaneous Steel in New York, NY. The role focuses on reviewing drawings, performing take‑offs, pricing, and vendor negotiations to secure awarded work. You will contribute to bids and cost breakdowns within a busy, high‑demand urban market.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of steel estimating experience, strong software skills, and established NYC contractor relationships. Hybrid work is available with one day onsite weekly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating experience in structural/miscellaneous steel.
• Strong Bluebeam and Excel capability.
• Existing relationships with major NYC contractors (Turner, Tishman, Skanska, etc.).
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyse drawings.
• Proven ability to bring in $2-3M of awarded work annually.
• Strong communication skills — this team values clarity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents for structural and miscellaneous steel packages.
• Perform steel take‑offs, quantity surveys, and pricing across materials, fabrication, coatings, freight, and erection.
• Solicit, analyse, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assess labour requirements and constructability constraints for shop and field operations.
• Prepare detailed bid proposals, budgets, and cost breakdowns.
• Attend bid reviews and support contract handover once work is awarded.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

New York market knowledge

Estimating experience

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Pricing software

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting an Estimator for Structural and Miscellaneous Steel in New York, NY. The role focuses on reviewing drawings, performing take‑offs, pricing, and vendor negotiations to secure awarded work. You will contribute to bids and cost breakdowns within a busy, high‑demand urban market.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of steel estimating experience, strong software skills, and established NYC contractor relationships. Hybrid work is available with one day onsite weekly.