Estimator [Elite Construction Resources]

KBE Building Corporation; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ELITE Construction Resources LLC seeks an experienced estimator to support bidding and cost analysis for Division 10-12 products, framing and drywall takeoffs. The role requires reading architectural plans, preparing price matrices, and coordinating with vendors to develop competitive quotes.

You'll join a team that values accuracy, timely submissions, and strong communication. A college degree and 3–5 years in construction estimating are preferred; OSHA 10 certification is valued, and a valid

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates.
• OSHA 10 Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate project coversheet and identify critical information.
• Knowledge of blueprints and ability to read them.
• Complete takeoffs of Division 10, 11, and 12 product lines.
• Understand framing and drywall takeoffs.
• Solicit vendor pricing for bid products.
• Generate labor costs for installed products.
• Create a price matrix in Excel for management review.
• Develop final price sheet and quotes for projects.
• Submit pricing to meet bid deadlines.
• Work with Lead Estimator to expand vendor/subcontractor relationships.
• Generate submittals and close-out paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Reading plans

Education

College Degree

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Looking for your next career move?!

COME JOIN THE ELITE TEAM!

Elite offers a variety of great benefits for our employees like paid time off, health benefits, exciting company events, and much more.

WorkLife Balance:

• Flexible Work Hours
• Vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays

Health and Wellness:

• Medical and Dental Insurance (Premium cost sharing between the company and employee)
• Health Incentive Insurance Discount
• Employee assistance program
• Vision Care (100% company paid)

Culture:

• Annual Company Meetings, Company Fun Events, Summer Cookouts, & Holiday Parties.
• Dress code: Casual and Business Casual for times such as client/vendor meetings.

Compensation:

• Competitive Salaries
• Reimbursement for select gym and fitness memberships.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Work-Related Education
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401K with company matching program

Founded in 2003, ELITE Construction Resources (formerly ELITE Construction Rentals) provides customers with the convenience and reliability of “one-stop-shopping” for all general trades services and site services for any construction project.

Our team is made up of carpenters, laborers, trade specialists, estimators, project managers, administrators and others who are dedicated to following our core values:

• Perseverance — Dedicated to fulfill customer needs by overcoming any challenges
• Leadership — By setting examples for others to follow, we lead with vision, accountability, coaching and mentoring
• Integrity — We stand by our work and our word. This is a result of taking time to hire the best people available for each position — and offering attractive employee packages.

This is a result of taking time to hire the best people available for each position — and offering attractive employee packages.

Position Summary

PRIMARY JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Generate project coversheet (identify critical information)
• Knowledge of blueprints (ability to read and understand)
• Complete Takeoffs of all Division 10, 11, and 12 product lines
• Understand Framing and Drywall Takeoffs
• Solicit vendor pricing associated with all products that are on the bid.
• Generate labor costs associated with installing the product(s)
• Create a price matrix in Excel for Management review.
• Develop final price sheet and quote for the project.
• Submit pricing to meet all bid deadlines.
• Work with Lead Estimator to expand vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Generate submittals and close out paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• College Degree and/or 3-5 years field experience
• 1-3 years' experience in construction estimating preferred
• Basic building construction knowledge preferred or experience in carpentry or drywall installation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, plus a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Impeccable problem-solving skills
• Ability to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates.
• A valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 10 Certification

Elite Construction Resources LLC is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer