Role: Estimator

About Wavelength


Wavelength is a rapidly growing LED lighting distribution and retrofit company focused on the New York City market. Wavelength partners with real estate and construction companies to deliver impactful, complex, and beautiful lighting projects. Our work drives the built environment forward, modernizing the way we control lighting while making real estate of all kinds more energy efficient. The company has two business units (Distribution and Retrofits) headed by seasoned individuals, and we work with developers, general contractors, and electrical contractors building a diverse array of projects. Wavelength has built a reputation for excellence and professionalism in a challenging marketplace, and has an incredible team doing big things.

 

About the role


A great Estimator can manage the complex process of bidding lighting work, from takeoff review to buyout, without missing a detail. The right person to an Estimator for Wavelength works well with a wide array of people - clients, manufacturers, rep agencies, and the team internally. The preferred candidate is familiar with architectural drawings and the process of bidding and procurement in the construction industry.

 

Responsibilities


  • Process incoming bids in an organized manner, managing the entirety of the bid process.

  • Review architectural drawings and the documents produced by the takeoff team and understand the technical elements of a project

  • Interface with the lighting procurement marketplace and assemble the components of the bid in a timely fashion

  • Produce proposals for internal and client review

 

Who we are looking for:


  • In construction details are everything, so the right candidate is capable of managing complexity without error

  • Estimating when done well involves a lot of communication, so the Estimator needs to have excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • The Estimator will be someone who manages themselves effectively with an independent work ethic, but also someone who understand that they are coming into a high-functioning team where a team mindset is essential.

  • We are ambitious, and want team members who are likewise. The company is growing 100% per year and the right candidate  is up for all the excitement and challenge that goes along with that

Other qualifications:


  • - Construction industry or adjacent procurement or estimating experience

  • Proficient with Excel, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite

  • Familiar with construction-specific software like Oasis, Procure, BuildingConnected, etc

 

Job details:


  • Full time position: $75,000-$90,000 annually plus benefits

  • Hybrid position; office in Downtown Brooklyn

 

How to apply:


Please send your resume and a note telling us what excites you about the Wavelength journey and why you are the right person for the job at michael@wavelengthlighting.com

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