Strategic Construction Estimator: Budgets & Takeoffs

Western Partitions, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plan

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Job summary

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is a leading interior and exterior contracting firm in the US, with a focus on quality and safety. The Construction Estimator will perform plan takeoffs, set estimated costs, and prepare project bids by collecting proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related records.

The role coordinates with trade departments to generate cost estimates and proposals. The ideal candidate has a background in business or cost estimation, is local to Phoenix, and can commute to

Qualifications

• Background in business, math, accounting or general cost estimation preferred.
• Must be local to office in Phoenix, Arizona.
• Must be able to commute to our office in Phoenix. This is not a remote position.
• Strong reading of specifications and drawings; proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all WPI policies, procedures, and corporate safety program.
• Actively participate in safety plans and measures on assigned projects.
• Review contract language, scope of work and provisions; inform project team.
• Prepare complete estimates with other departments to produce proposals.
• Review drawings, specs, bid forms to prepare detailed proposals.
• Compute material quantities using mathematical methods.
• Communicate with client during bidding and after modifications.
• Support project management in budget discussions during early stages.
• Assess budget profitability and project objectives.
• Gather feedback to improve cost figures reliability.

Skills

Strong math skills

Strong oral and written communication

Ability to multitask

Analytical problem solving

Education

Background in business, math, accounting or general cost estimation

Tools

OnScreen Take-off

QuickBid

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is a leading interior and exterior contracting firm in the US, with a focus on quality and safety. The Construction Estimator will perform plan takeoffs, set estimated costs, and prepare project bids by collecting proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related records.

The role coordinates with trade departments to generate cost estimates and proposals. The ideal candidate has a background in business or cost estimation, is local to Phoenix, and can commute to