Chief Estimator - Coatings

BrandSafway; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

BrandSafway is seeking a Chief Estimator with extensive experience in industrial coatings. This high-impact role involves leading estimating efforts in the water and wastewater sector, focusing on strategic bidding for infrastructure projects. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to join a successful team dedicated to safety and productivity.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Vehicle allowance

Qualifications

• 2+ years in construction related industry preferred.
• Previous estimating and/or project management experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope of work.
• Perform take-offs to determine quantities for estimates.
• Develop detailed proposals and job packages for projects.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Client service

Education

Degree in construction management or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PDF editing software

Job description

We are looking for a Chief Estimator with deep experience in industrial coatings to lead estimating efforts in the water and wastewater sector. This is a high-impact role focused on driving growth through strategic bidding on complex public and private infrastructure projects.

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review drawings, specifications, and other contract documents to identify scope of work and other project specific constraints.
• Perform take-offs to determine quantities needed for developing estimates.
• Effectively communicate any problems or changes with all field personnel, estimating staff, and management.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing and other applicable information necessary to develop estimates.
• Develop detailed proposals to effectively identify scope, specifications, qualifications, and other details associated with pricing submissions.
• Perform site walks and analyze drawings/specifications to develop detailed estimates.
• Develop detailed technical proposals outlining work to be performed, pricing, and any potential qualifications/exclusion.
• Generate job packages and coordinate w/ field personnel to communicate details of scope, schedule, budget, and other related info.
• Procurement of equipment and materials needed for work.
• Monitor project schedule, quality assurance, and budget.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to assist in providing field direction when called upon by management.
• Proficient in software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient in PDF editing software (ie, Bluebeam or OST)
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized while dealing with numerous bid packages and ongoing projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail.
• Provide excellent client service.
• 2+ years in construction related industry preferred
• Previous estimating and/or project management experience preferred
• Degree and/or certifications in construction management or related disciplines a plus
• Reliable transportation and clean driving record

BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan and vehicle allowance. The salary range for this position is $120,000k -$220,000kannually.This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position.

About Us:

BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 26 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.

Notice to all potential job candidates:
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at [e-mail] and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.


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