About this role
<p>Since 1946, Brady West has been a leader in specialty subcontracting. Guided by respect, integrity, growth, honesty, and teamwork, we are deeply committed to delivering unmatched quality and expertise.</p> <p>At Brady West, our employees thrive in our strong team environment. We value our people and show it by offering competitve pay and benefits.</p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Brady West SoCal is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated Specialty Estimator to join our team. This role is responsible for estimating selected projects, preparing accurate proposals, supporting project setup, and maintaining clear communication with clients, vendors, and internal departments. The ideal candidate will understand construction documents and specialty construction products and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Specialty Estimator is responsible for bidding, selling, and marketing Brady West SoCal’s services and products while monitoring market conditions, customer needs, and technical trends within the industry. Additional responsibilities include:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Estimate selected projects by identifying final material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs for proposal development.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Set up projects by incorporating all information needed to support successful completion.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Review and monitor construction documents, contracts, plans, and specifications before, during, and after each project.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure accurate, timely, and complete project information is communicated to all appropriate departments.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage and coordinate active projects by documenting progress and working with clients, vendors, and internal departments to support job progress.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Attend and participate in required company training programs.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Follow all company policies and procedures.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Education and Experience</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Qualified candidates should understand general construction products and installation methods and be able to read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, plans, and specifications.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency with Windows applications, Microsoft Office, and estimating software (BuzzBID) is required. Experience in specialty construction estimating, commercial construction, drywall, framing, plaster, fireproofing, or related scopes is preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience estimating specialty construction scopes.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of subcontractor bid solicitation and scope review.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to collaborate with clients, project teams, vendors, and internal departments.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Salary Range: $80,000 - $175,000 per year, based on experience</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Why Join Brady West SoCal</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At Brady West SoCal, we value teamwork, integrity, growth, and doing things the right way. We are looking for someone committed to accuracy, strong relationships, and supporting successful projects from estimate through completion.</span></p><table style="width:2481.0px" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="height:36.0px"> <div> <div id="tor__fextJobDescFooter_div"><span id="sr-only-notify-tor__fextJobDescFooter"></span></div> Brady West is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, E-Verify, and Drug Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>