Project Manager/ Estimator - Miscellaneous Steel

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

Job Title: Estimator / Project Manager - Miscellaneous Steel

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.