Estimator

TGG Accounting • City of Watertown, NY

1d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A growing commercial construction company is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to support a diverse portfolio of federal, state, municipal, school, and commercial projects throughout New York State. This is a highly visible role with strong long-term growth potential, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects ranging from renovations to ground-up construction. This position is primarily onsite and field-based, with hybrid flexibility available after onboarding and establishing yourself in the role.

Requirements

• 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial and/or government construction
• Design-build experience
• Strong understanding of all construction divisions
• Ability to independently build labor and material estimates
• Experience writing scopes of work and leveling bids
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team

Nice To Haves

• Engineering background
• Federal/public project experience
• Practical, hands-on construction knowledge
• Software Experience - Sage Timberline, Primavera, Bluebeam

Responsibilities

• Reviewing plans, specifications, and bid documents for commercial and government projects
• Preparing detailed labor, material, and equipment estimates
• Developing competitive bids for design-build and plan/spec work
• Writing scopes of work for subcontractors and vendors
• Soliciting and leveling subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Collaborating with internal teams on preconstruction strategy and value engineering
• Interpreting drawings and identifying constructability and cost-saving opportunities

Benefits

• Base Salary: $90,000–$120,000
• Annual bonus potential based on company performance
• Health insurance with strong employer contribution
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match potential
• Paid holidays including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
• PTO Structure - 1 week after 6 months, 2 weeks after 1–6 years, 3 weeks after 7+ years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed