What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Estimator position at Chelsea Lighting?
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Illuminate Your Career with Chelsea Lighting!
Do you have a sharp eye for detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love working on collaborative teams? Chelsea Lighting is looking for a Junior Estimator to join our high-performing team of lighting and controls professionals.
This is a great opportunity to kickstart your career in construction and design, working closely with experienced pros on exciting projects across NYC and beyond.
The Person
- Detail-obsessed – You take pride in getting things right the first time and always double-check your work.
- Fast-paced by nature – You like working on multiple tasks at once and know how to prioritize under pressure.
- Team-oriented – You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy jumping in to support others when needed.
- Organized and proactive – You stay ahead of deadlines, keep things tidy, and never let the small stuff slip through the cracks.
- Eager to learn – You’re naturally curious, excited to gain new skills, and open to feedback that helps you grow.
- Positive and driven – You bring energy to your work, take initiative, and are motivated to contribute to team success.
The Role
- Support the estimating process from the ground up – You’ll train alongside senior estimators and get hands-on with real project work from day one.
- Own fixture takeoffs – Use OnScreen Takeoff to review drawings and perform precise counts of lighting fixtures and controls.
- Build and submit clean, accurate bids – Help prepare quotes that reflect both the technical specs and the project’s unique needs.
- Review vendor quotes – Compare pricing, ensure accuracy, and flag anything that seems off.
- Manage data and documentation – Keep project details organized in our systems (Acumatica) and maintain clean, up-to-date files.
- Coordinate timelines – Review bid due dates and help ensure everything is submitted on time—or early.
- Collaborate across teams – Work closely with Sales, Project Management, and Operations to ensure seamless handoffs.
- Pitch in where needed – From weekly reporting to special projects, you’ll stay flexible and contribute wherever you can add value.
The Firm:
Chelsea Lighting is the dominant player in New York City, providing lighting and lighting technology project management services. For three consecutive years, Crain’s has recognized Chelsea as one of the Best Places to Work in NYC. Our mission is to develop the best people to deliver complex lighting solutions. Our values drive our mission by employing the right people in the right seats who are Dedicated, Efficient, Expert, Professional, and Results-oriented - we are passionate about developing our people to integrate these DEEPR values into their DNA. Located in NYC at 14 Penn Plaza / 225 W. 34th Street across from Penn Station, our success is driven by 64 DEEPR intellectually agile employees. If you want to become an industry-recognized expert at the top lighting distribution and management firm in NYC, submit your resume.
Chelsea Lighting NYC LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications regardless of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $65,000 - $65,000
