Job Description

Job Description

Finished Trades, Union Estimator

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finished Trades, Union Estimator who can hit the ground running — not only in estimating but also in providing hands-on project management support. This role requires someone with sharp analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple bids and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Your work will directly shape our project and bid strategies, ensuring competitive, accurate estimates that open the door to new business opportunities while keeping existing projects on track.

• Attend bid meetings, walk-throughs, and scope review sessions; develop and execute comprehensive bid strategies.
• Prepare thorough and timely cost analyses, budgets, and lump-sum bids.
• Analyze project proposals, drawings, and specifications to identify scope, clarify details, and ensure accuracy.
• Gather, update, and review historical cost data and market pricing trends to refine estimates.
• Produce detailed quantity take-offs and accurate pricing, using company software and digital tools.
• Provide insight and review on estimates prepared by others; highlight risks, omissions, or scope gaps.
• Compile complete estimate/bid packages, including clarifications, qualifications, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with project management and operations teams to ensure smooth handoff from estimate to execution.

• 7–10 years of relevant estimating and/or project management experience in finished trades (union environment preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of labor, material costs, and market pricing for union construction work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software (e.g., Building Connected, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Strong understanding of conceptual and detailed estimating.
• Ability to develop and maintain unit pricing databases.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• High energy, resourcefulness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to meet critical deadlines in a high-volume bid environment (75+ proposals per month).

• Full benefits package.
• Competitive salary.
• Full-time, in-office position at Long Island and/or Manhattan Office .

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