Project Estimator

Date: Aug 20, 2025

Location: Irvine, CA, US, 92801

Company: CDM

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.

At Brady West, our employees thrive in our strong team environment. We value our people and show it by offering competitve pay and benefits.

Responsibilities for this position include:

  • Recommend short-term objectives and long-range sales/marketing goals including pricing and job selection policies.
  • Bidding, selling, and marketing services and products, including monitoring market and technical trades.
  • Participate and be accountable for development and implementation of marketing plans.
  • Manage and coordinate current projects by documenting and interacting with other departments and clients for proper progress of jobs.
  • Process contracts and change orders in a timely manner.
  • Assist in determining amount of monthly progress billings.
  • Ensure that the proper information is provided to other departments.
  • Review, understand, and monitor contract language and note concerns for the Manager’s review.
  • Establish qualified subcontractor bids and scope in determining contracts.
  • Conform to all company policies and procedures.
  • Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
  • Other duties as assigned 

 

 

To be successful in this position, the candidate must have:

  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be organized and detail oriented.
  • Must be able to work efficiently and control paperwork.
  • Must be able to work effectively under pressure.
  • Must be able to work with little supervision.
  • Must display the ability to effectively work with mathematics.
  • Must display the ability to effectively work with people.
  • Must possess strong leadership skills.
  • Must be a team player.
  • Must display the ability to work with and visualize the complete drawing set including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape and civil drawings.
  • Must understand specification requirements, current code, and industry standards.
  • Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Word and Excel programs.
  • Must be fully knowledgeable in Quick Bid and Brady’s Quick Bid database of material and labor codes and assemblies.
  • Must understand and be able to effectively utilize Viewpoint management programs and reports.
  • Must possess knowledge of the components which make up Brady scopes of work, including Lath, Plaster, EIFS, Fireproofing, Cold-Formed Framing, Gypsum Board and Gypsum Board Finishes, Doors Frames and Hardware, Acoustic Ceilings, and Specialties, with a general understanding of how these components interface with other trade scopes of work.
  • Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 per year, based on experience.
 
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. 


Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Anaheim