Estimator - Construction Subcontractor

Overview: Join our Irvine-based team supporting our portfolio of specialty construction subcontracting businesses across the West Coast. We are seeking an experienced estimator with a background in interior and exterior specialty construction, including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, plaster, wall systems, acoustics, and related trades. In this role, you'll collaborate with operations leaders, project teams, suppliers, and customers to develop accurate estimates helping secure profitable commercial construction projects.
Prepare accurate and complete estimates for commercial construction projects.
Review plans, specifications, addenda, schedules, and contract documents to determine project scope and requirements.

• Solicit, evaluate, and compare vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and field leadership to validate project assumptions, labor strategies, and constructability considerations.
• Review contract language and identify potential risks.
• Assist with change order pricing, budgeting, and project cost analysis.
• Oversee follow-ups and conduct all customer and prospective business correspondence with professionalism.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, owners, vendors, and industry partners.
• Monitor market trends, material pricing, labor conditions, and competitive activity.
• Support multiple projects and partner with team members throughout the company.
• At least 2 years of estimating experience in commercial specialty construction.
• Experience with an interior and/or exterior specialty contractor or commercial subcontractor specializing in drywall, metal framing, ceilings, plaster, EIFS, wall systems, acoustics, or related scopes.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and estimating software such as BuzzBid, QuickBid, OST, or comparable platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven experience with, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.

Experience supporting large-scale commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, hospitality, mission-critical, or advanced technology projects.

• Experience with ERP such as Penta or similarly situated platforms, i.e. Experience utilizing unit-cost databases and production-based estimating methods.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Work on some of the most large-scale and complex commercial construction projects across the country.

• Collaborate directly with operations leaders and executive leadership.
• Gain exposure to multiple markets, customers, and teams across the organization.
• Competitive benefits package and 50 work-from-home days annually.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Brady West is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you require assistance or accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.