Banner is seeking highly motivated, strategic Senior and Junior Estimators to join our team. We are looking for estimating professionals who take comprehensive ownership of their bids from the initial walkthrough to the final client follow-up.
The ideal candidate is highly accurate, understands how to bid strategically to maximize close rates, and thrives in a collaborative, team-first environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pipeline Management: Actively manage and organize the master bid list. Track upcoming deadlines, prioritize high-value opportunities, and maintain a structured estimating schedule to ensure a smooth, organized workflow.
- Site Evaluation:Â Attend project walkthroughs, take photographs, and collect necessary data to prepare comprehensive estimates for a diverse range of public and private projects.
- Accurate Take-Offs:Â Conduct detailed and highly accurate take-offs using industry-standard estimating software.
- Strategic Bidding:Â Prepare material quantities, labor estimates, and final proposals, ensuring all bids are completed and reviewed well ahead of deadlines.
- Lifecycle Management:Â Maintain active communication with General Contractors and clients following bid submission. Promptly address clarifications, track the status of proposals, and analyze bid results to continuously improve our estimating strategy.
- Team Collaboration:Â Relay project statuses in weekly bid meetings and work closely with the sales team and office staff to ensure smooth project hand-offs and a supportive office culture.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience Over Education:Â We value practical, hands-on experience far more than formal degrees. A high school diploma (or equivalent) combined with a proven track record of successful, accurate bidding is what matters most to us.
- Industry Experience:Â Minimum of 3+ years of recent and relevant construction estimating experience. (Demolition or Environmental experience is a major advantage).
- Technical Literacy:Â Thorough understanding of construction documents (plans and specifications) and proficiency in estimating software.
- Professional Temperament:Â Strong communication skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively without sacrificing accuracy, and maintain a team-oriented mindset under deadline-driven conditions.
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Banner Environmental Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.