Salary: $42,000 - $50,000 per year
Experience: 2+ years preferred
Position: Masonry Estimator
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate estimates and bids for masonry, brick, CMU, and stone projects.
- Review construction plans, specifications, and project documents.
- Perform material and labor takeoffs.
- Obtain and compare material and subcontractor pricing.
- Develop detailed project proposals and scopes of work.
- Coordinate with suppliers, General Contractors, and project managers.
- Track bids, deadlines, and follow-ups.
- Identify potential project risks, exclusions, and cost changes.
- Maintain organized estimating records and pricing information.
Requirements
- 2+ years of masonry or construction estimating experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of brick, CMU, manufactured stone, and cast stone.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of masonry materials, labor, and production rates.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
Ideal Candidate: Detail-oriented, organized, experienced in masonry construction, and able to produce accurate and competitive estimates while meeting tight bid deadlines.
Duties will include:
- Taking off large multi-family apartment complexes, and housing communities using Planswift.
- Putting together price sheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Communicating via phone and email with customers and vendors.
- Writing up proposal using our Microsoft Excel template.
- Reading and evaluating blueprints and other construction documents.
- Thoroughly examining contracts to make sure everything is correct before finalization.
- Communicating with our construction crew to discuss discrepancies throughout the job.
Skills Required:
- Proficient in Excel. (Required)
- Proficient in Word. (Required)
- Proficient in Outlook. (Required)
- Planswift takeoff software or any equivalent takeoff software. (Required)
- Professional communication skills. (Required)
Skills Not Required But Preferred:
- Associates Degree not required but is a plus.
- Knowledge of Masonry and Stucco materials and assembly.
- Familiar with AIA documentation.
Must be willing to communicate with general contractors and superintendents in a professional manner.
Job Type: Full-time
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