ESTIMATOR (WASHINGTON, NJ)

Paylocity; Washington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BGS in New Jersey seeks a detail-oriented estimator to manage materials for multiple construction projects across NJ, CT, NY and MA. You will collaborate with project teams to price, submitt and coordinate change orders, ensuring on-time delivery and profitability.

The role emphasizes accurate estimates, strong communication with GCs and owners, and teamwork within an account group to secure work and build long-term relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience with doors, millwork or building supplies preferred.
• Proven ability to create and interpret estimates.
• Excellent communication and math skills.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking abilities.
• Willingness to learn technical project details (e.g., billings, budgets).
• Business development background a plus; sales ability beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare submittals from contract documents.
• Detail and revise projects in industry software.
• Price, process and manage change orders.
• Project manage including cost control, change orders, billings and performance.
• Meet delivery dates for multiple projects.
• Ensure profitability of projects.
• Prepare/provide proposals to GC or owner.
• Read and interpret accounting reports.
• Develop and maintain customer base; seek new business.

Skills

Doors/millwork experience

Estimating experience

Professional communication

Math skills

Organization & multitasking

Quick learner

Business development

Sales ability

Job description

Description

Do you have passion and energy? Do you have experience working with doors and building materials (that's a plus)? Do you want to be part of a company culture of high performing, motivated people working together in a safe and healthy environment where leadership, personal development and teamwork is recognized, valued and rewarded?

If yes, then we want to hear from you.

This is truly an exciting time to be part of a family owned business since 1931 that offers job stability and a complete line of building products and services with competitive pricing, quality products, and reliable service.

Direct Millwork is a growing production facility seeking a reliable and ambitious individual to work with a team in our door shop gathering all components to cut to precise sizes, machine to proper specifications and assemble all components to become the finished product.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Inside Sales Manager, this position manages the supply of materials in many concurrent construction projects in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. As the primary customer contact, professional communication is crucial to success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare submittals from contract documents
• Detail and revise projects in industry specific software
• Price, process and manage change orders
• Project manage including cost control, change orders, billings and performance (both financial and production)
• Meet the required delivery dates and deadlines for multiple projects at different stages of the construction schedule
• Responsible for the overall profitability of the project
• Prepare/present proposals to the G.C. or owner
• Read and decipher accounting reports
• Responsible for business development as well as maintaining existing customer base
• Estimate, negotiate and adjust the cost to help insure the awarding of the job
• Prevent and minimize mistakes which are crucial to customer satisfaction, efficiency, and profitability
• As a member of an Account Team, it is imperative the Estimator has the ability to work as a team and collaborate effectively
• Project manage and coordinate the job with other divisions
• Attend job site meetings, schedule installation, and assist others with their work when needed
• Other duties as requested, directed or assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous doors, millwork or building supplies experience is strongly desired
• Demonstrated experience in creating estimates and interpreting estimates
• Professional communication is crucial to success
• Good math skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• A quick learner - Ability to learn and assimilate technical knowledge related to projects (e.g., billings, buy out, budgets, problem solving, estimating, etc.)
• Prior business development experience is a plus
• Possess good sales ability

BGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: BGS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at BGS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. BGS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. BGS encourages applicants of all ages.