ESTIMATOR – ARCHITECTURAL METALS / SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION

About Accurate Specialty Metal Fabricators

Accurate Specialty Metal Fabricators is a leading architectural metal contractor serving the New York metropolitan area, specializing in complex commercial construction projects including transportation, institutional, healthcare, and high-end commercial work.

Since 1989, Accurate has delivered specialty metal solutions throughout the NYC metro market through precision fabrication, disciplined project execution, and field installation expertise.

We are seeking a driven estimator to join our growing team and help support pricing, takeoffs, vendor coordination, and project execution on challenging specialty metal projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to define project scope.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for material, fabrication, and installation.
• Solicit and level vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Assist with pricing change orders and competitive bid proposals.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walkthroughs as needed.
• Support procurement and bid package development.
• Organize estimate files and maintain cost databases.
• Track scope changes and pricing impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in turnover of awarded projects to project management and detailing teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating, project engineering, or construction-related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs and bid preparation.
• Proficiency in:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Bluebeam
• Procore experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Motivated, coachable, and growth-oriented.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000–$90,000 , based on experience
• Union Role
• Two-Week Paid Vacaction
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical insurance (Blue Cross / Blue Shield)
• Dental coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Pension participation
• Career advancement opportunities