Project Estimator

Brady West, Inc.; La Mesa (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company is looking for an estimator to join their team in La Mesa, New Mexico. The candidate will recommend business objectives, manage project progress, and process contracts. Essential skills include strong communication, organizational abilities, and proficiency in Quick Bid, Microsoft Office, and Viewpoint management programs. The successful applicant will oversee project details and ensure all responsibilities are met efficiently while working under pressure to achieve company objectives.

Qualifications

• Must display the ability to work with and visualize the complete drawing set.
• Must understand current code and industry standards.
• Must have knowledge of components comprising Brady scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Recommend short-term objectives and long-range sales/marketing goals.
• Manage and coordinate current projects to ensure proper job progress.
• Process contracts and change orders in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organized and detail oriented

Ability to work efficiently with paperwork

Ability to work under pressure

Strong leadership skills

Team player

Ability to work with mathematics

Understanding of specification requirements and industry standards

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Excel

Quick Bid

Viewpoint management programs

Job description

Brady West Socal is looking for an estimator to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Recommend short-term objectives and long-range sales/marketing goals including pricing and job selection policies.
• Bidding, selling, and marketing 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

• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work efficiently and control paperwork.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure.
• Must be able to work with little supervision.
• Must display the ability to effectively work with mathematics.
• Must display the ability to effectively work with people.
• Must possess strong leadership skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Must display the ability to work with and visualize the complete drawing set including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape and civil drawings.
• Must understand specification requirements, current code, and industry standards.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Word and Excel programs.
• Must be fully knowledgeable in Quick Bid and Brady’s Quick Bid database of material and labor codes and assemblies.
• Must understand and be able to effectively utilize Viewpoint management programs and reports.
• Must possess knowledge of the components which make up Brady scopes of work, including Lath, Plaster, EIFS, Fireproofing, Cold-Formed Framing, Gypsum Board and Gypsum Board Finishes, Doors Frames and Hardware, Acoustic Ceilings, and Specialties, with a general understanding of how these components interface with other trade scopes of work.