Estimator

E&K Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Student loan paydown program

EAP

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Phoenix is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, preferably with metal framing and drywall. This mid-senior level role focuses on bidding, project coordination, and assisting in contract management. E&K Companies, Inc. values employees and offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience with commercial construction estimating.
• Metal framing and drywall construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, schedules, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Recommend short-term objectives and long-range sales/marketing goals.
• Bidding, selling, and marketing E&K’s services and products.
• Manage and coordinate current projects by documenting interactions.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Tools

OST

QuickBid

Job description

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Overview

Since 1956, E&K has been uncompromising in its commitment to deliver the highest quality products and services our clients demand, anywhere they need them. Today, we’re one of the largest interior/exterior finish contractors in the U.S., with offices throughout the country and a reputation for excellence.

Our employees love the small yet strong team atmosphere. Because we value our employees, we strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k), voluntary benefits, disability, life insurance, paid vacation, holiday, volunteer & sick time, paid parental leave, student loan paydown program, and EAP.

This position will be responsible for project cost analysis, coordination with field operations, customer development, and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities

• Recommend short-term objectives and long-range sales/marketing goals including pricing and job selection policies.
• Bidding, selling, and marketing E&K’s services and products, including monitoring market and technical trades.
• Participate and be accountable for development and implementation of marketing plans.
• Manage and coordinate current projects by documenting and interacting with other departments and clients for proper progress of jobs.
• Process contracts and change orders in a timely manner.
• Assist in determining amount of monthly progress billings.
• Ensure that the proper information is provided to other departments.
• Review, understand, and monitor contract language and note concerns for the Manager’s review.
• Establish qualified subcontractor bids and scope in determining contracts.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience with commercial construction estimating.
• Metal framing and drywall construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Solid experience with OST and QuickBid is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction budgets, scheduling, and estimating.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Construction

E&K is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affiliation, E-Verify, and Drug Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.