Senior Commercial Construction Estimator / Project Manager

Statewide Fence Contractors, LLC • Full-time • Garwood, New Jersey, United States • $70,000 - $80,000 / year • 1m ago

Statewide Fence Contractors, LLC — Garwood, NJ
Full-time | In person | Immediate opening
Base salary: $Base salary: $70,000–$80,000, depending on directly relevant experience
Uncapped incentive compensation based on profitable work sold and managed

Expected total compensation: $100,000–$175,000+

Additional compensation: Performance-based commission on eligible, profitable awarded work under the company’s written compensation plan

Statewide Fence Contractors is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Construction Estimator / Project Manager to join our commercial division.

We are looking for someone who can independently review plans, perform complete takeoffs, prepare accurate estimates, negotiate project scope, and manage awarded work. This is not an entry-level position or a cold-calling sales role.

Direct commercial fencing experience is strongly preferred. We will also consider accomplished estimators from related subcontractor trades, including sitework, ornamental metals, structural steel, concrete, electrical, landscape construction, access control, security, and other Division 32 work.

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, addenda, contracts, and bid requirements
Perform detailed material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor takeoffs
Prepare complete estimates, proposals, qualifications, and exclusions
Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing
Identify scope gaps, project risks, and potential change conditions
Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, scope reviews, and negotiations
Follow up on proposals and maintain relationships with general contractors
Manage awarded projects, budgets, submittals, purchasing, and change orders
Coordinate with customers, suppliers, field operations, and accounting
Monitor project costs, schedules, billing, and profitability
Assist with reviewing and mentoring junior estimating staff

Qualifications

At least five years of commercial construction estimating experience
Proven ability to independently prepare complete commercial estimates
Strong ability to read architectural, civil, structural, landscape, and site plans
Experience estimating six-figure and larger commercial construction projects
Knowledge of labor, material, equipment, freight, and subcontractor pricing
Experience with public work, prevailing-wage, or union projects is preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and construction takeoff software
Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and follow-up skills
Ability to manage multiple bids and active projects at the same time
Must be able to work full-time in our Garwood, New Jersey office
Valid driver’s license

Experience with commercial fencing, automated gates, access control infrastructure, bollards, barriers, ornamental metals, high-security construction, warehouses, data centers, airports, schools, or government facilities is highly desirable.

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) with company matching
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company vehicle for approved business use
Company cell phone
Performance-based commission
Professional growth and advancement opportunities

We are seeking a dependable, experienced estimator who understands that winning work must go hand in hand with accuracy and profitability. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take an important role in expanding our commercial estimating department and mentoring junior staff.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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