Our client is a well-established commercial fencing contractor seeking a Commercial Fence Estimator to join their team in Durham, NC. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of estimating experience with a background in commercial project bidding. Experience pricing jobs, building material lists, and working in Bluebeam is highly valued for this role.
Job Responsibilities -
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial fencing projects, including labor and material pricing.
- Develop detailed material lists and takeoffs to support project bids.
- Identify and pursue new bidding opportunities through online job boards and plan rooms.
- Review project plans, drawings, and specifications to determine scope of work.
- Utilize Bluebeam to perform takeoffs and markup project documents.
- Prepare and submit competitive bids and proposals within required deadlines.
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers to obtain current material pricing.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure estimates align with project execution capabilities.
Job Requirements -
- 3-4 years of estimating experience.
- Experience with commercial project bidding.
- Ability to price jobs and build accurate material lists.
- Experience sourcing and identifying bid opportunities through job posting sites and plan rooms.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Fence or perimeter security industry experience is preferred.