General Trades Estimator

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend project kickoff meetings and client consultations
  

• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications
  

• Perform detailed material take-offs for a variety of scopes including framing, siding, finishes, doors/hardware, insulation, and cabinetry
  

• Develop and maintain scopes of work, proposals, and bid packages
  

• Solicit and negotiate bids from subcontractors and vendors
  

• Utilize estimating software and maintain accurate pricing assemblies
  

• Review and present estimates to the General Trades Manager for final approval
  

• Maintain and update subcontractor/vendor databases
  

• Research materials, products, and methods to improve efficiency and project value
  

• Participate in ongoing professional development and industry training
  

• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  

• Enter daily time in the timecard app and attend staff meetings as required
  

• Travel up to 50% to project sites or other company locations
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical or trade education preferred
  

• Minimum 5 years estimating commercial framing or general trades projects
  

• At least 6 years of blueprint/specification reading and design understanding
  

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as a carpenter or foreman
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); estimating software and Bluebeam preferred
  

• Strong math, reasoning, and organizational skills
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication
  

• Valid driver’s license and insurance required per company policy
  

• Knowledge of relevant building codes and construction regulations (Federal, State, NFPA)
  

Additional Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
  

• Strong independent judgment and problem-solving ability
  

• Professionalism in appearance, communication, and behavior
  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment