Construction Estimator: Bid & Budget Specialist (Onsite)

Western Partitions Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is seeking a Construction Estimator to perform takeoffs, set estimated costs, and prepare bids and budgets. You will collect proposals, blueprints, and specs, coordinating with trade departments to produce accurate cost estimates and proposals.

The role requires strong math, cost analysis, and software skills with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and communication. Local Phoenix office access is a must; this is not a remote position.

Qualifications

• Background in business, math, accounting or general cost estimation preferred.
• Must be local to office in Phoenix, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all WPI policies, procedures, and safety program.
• Participate in safety plans and measures on assigned projects.
• Review contract language, scope of work, and provisions; inform project team.
• Prepare complete estimates with cross-department input.
• Review drawings, specs, bid forms for detailed proposals.
• Calculate material quantities from drawings/specs.
• Communicate with client during bidding and changes.
• Support project management in early budget stages.
• Assess budget and profitability objectives.
• Seek corrective actions to improve cost figures.
• Analyze project areas to collect relevant data.
• Visit jobsites, participate in meetings as required.

Skills

Cost estimation

Mathematics

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Take-off software

Analytical thinking

Education

Background in business, math, accounting

Tools

OnScreen Take-off

QuickBid

Excel

Word/Outlook

Job description

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is seeking a Construction Estimator to perform takeoffs, set estimated costs, and prepare bids and budgets. You will collect proposals, blueprints, and specs, coordinating with trade departments to produce accurate cost estimates and proposals.

The role requires strong math, cost analysis, and software skills with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and communication. Local Phoenix office access is a must; this is not a remote position.