Estimator Sales

Ecore International; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecore International is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to support our growing team as we prepare accurate bids for playground and athletic surfacing projects. You will review construction documents, perform take-offs, and develop comprehensive pricing to deliver competitive and complete project estimates.

The role involves collaborating with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely and precise proposals, with opportunities to contribute to marketing materials and site or

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing construction documents and performing take-offs.
• Ability to develop comprehensive pricing for bids.
• Strong written and verbal communication to interact with customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Review RFEs and project specifications.
• Maintain bid calendar and meet deadlines.
• Analyze documents to understand full scope of work.
• Perform detailed take-offs and develop cost estimates.
• Input data into spreadsheets and estimating systems.
• Ensure estimates are complete, accurate, and competitive.
• Identify discrepancies in project documents.

Skills

Take-offs

Cost estimates

Spreadsheet proficiency

RFEs

Pricing

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Estimator to support our growing team in preparing accurate and timely bids for playground and athletic surfacing projects. In this role, you will review construction documents, perform take-offs, and develop comprehensive pricing to deliver competitive and complete project estimates.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in construction, building materials, or estimating who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with customers, contractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Bid Preparation (70%)

• Review and evaluate Requests for Estimates (RFEs) and project specifications
• Maintain a weekly bid calendar to ensure deadlines are met
• Analyze construction documents to understand full scope of work
• Perform detailed take-offs and prepare cost estimates
• Input take-offs and pricing data into spreadsheets and estimating systems
• Review estimates for completeness, accuracy, and competitiveness
• Identify and communicate discrepancies or missing information in project documents

Customer & Vendor Communication (10%)

• Correspond with customers, contractors, and internal representatives
• Assist in resolving technical questions related to estimates and project scope

Technical & Design Support (10%)

• Provide support to architects and engineers regarding product specifications and design considerations

Additional Responsibilities (10%)

• Respond to customer inquiries by distributing brochures and product information
• Assist with development of marketing materials such as cut sheets
• Participate in trade shows and occasional job site or architectural meetings