Framing Estimator

Are you an experienced framing professional with basic computer skills, ready to swap your tool belt for a keyboard and dive into the world of office comfort? If you're keen to leverage your field expertise in a more climate-controlled setting, then look no further! Join our growing team at Nomad as a Framing Estimator and enjoy the perks of transitioning from fieldwork to a cozy office environment. Our ideal candidate is someone who can represent the Nomad Way, problem-solve independently, and use strong judgment in every interaction. Nomad’s dynamic atmosphere is geared towards a collaborative work ethic where success is celebrated!

Who Are We

As framing contractors, our scope of work typically includes everything from the construction of floors, walls, roofs, sheathing, soffits and fascias to the installation of doors, windows and stairs. We can also customize our scope to respond to the varied needs of our builders/clients. This position works closely with and reports to the Estimating Manager, is responsible for estimating and tracking of construction projects and implementing measures to increase the company’s effectiveness and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare complete estimate for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, contracting, etc.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
• Include value-engineering ideas on every bid, offer constructive alternatives for missing elements (is willing to think 2 steps ahead to interpret any missing information)
• Complete take-offs at a subcontractor level (carpentry and framing experienced preferred).
• Evaluate products’ cost-effectiveness or profitability and make proper recommendations to increase profit margin.
• Other duties may be added/changed for new projects or as different situations arise.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree, or combination of education plus experience in commercial construction
• Experience with wood, and metal framing
• Experience takeoff and blueprint knowledge is a plus
• Experience with analyzing Information, tracking budgets, reporting skills, teamwork and quality focus a must.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to read plans and specifications
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
  
  

Why is Nomad for me?

Working at Nomad goes far beyond just having a job to make ends meet. With a job at our company, you have exciting new possibilities to follow your curiosity wherever it takes you. Through sustainable building, we aim to enrich the lives of not only our clients but also the lives of local community members where we operate and of the people we employ. We take a holistic approach to environmental stewardship. We are reducing our emissions and energy consumption, and we manage our natural resources responsibility. We also believe in Health for All - you will have the option to enroll in our benefits package which offers no cost health benefits to you and your family.

Nomad does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, culture, surname, business industry, business type, sexual preference, qualified disabilities, or political views.

We invite you to create an exceptional career at Nomad Framing.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 1 - 3 years

Salary: $45,000 - $75,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: Yes