Estimator

E&K Building Excellence; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

401k plan

Voluntary benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Volunteer time

Sick time

Parental leave

Student loan paydown

EAP

Job summary

E&K Building Excellence in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced estimator to lead project cost analysis and bid development for commercial construction. This role collaborates with field operations, sales, and clients to ensure accurate pricing and competitive proposals.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in estimating, understands contracts, drawings, budgets, and scheduling, and is proficient with OST and QuickBid. Metal framing and drywall experience is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Metal framing and drywall construction experience preferred.
• OST and QuickBid experience a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction budgets, scheduling, and estimating.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating

Contract documents interpretation

Budgeting & scheduling

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

OST

QuickBid

Job description

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Since 1956, E&K has been uncompromising in the 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; 401k; 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 include:

• 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 experience in 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
• Ability to multi‑task & prioritize
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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