Who are We:

Automated Gate Services is recognized in the United States as the leader in perimeter security gate automation, access controls, design, fabrication, installation, and repair of commercial, industrial, and residential perimeter security solutions. AGS was founded in 1980 when gate automation was a specialty niche with only a few individuals knowing how to install and service electric gate equipment. From its beginning, AGS has operated the business with a focus on integrity, professionalism, and hard work.

Job Summary:

A Construction Estimator is a professional who estimates the cost of a construction project before that project begins. Construction Estimators examine the blueprints, current material, labor costs, trends, as well as other contributing factors. After careful consideration of all the possible costs, the Construction Estimator presents an estimate of the cost of the project to their client or company. Our company works on residential, industrial, and commercial construction projects, so you must be familiar with a wide range of worksites, cost structures, and timelines.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Responsible for searching and managing open bids on common bid sites; Building Connected, Procore, Smart Bid, Builders Exchange, etc.
• Build relationships and new business with new GCs in our core business markets.
• Look for opportunities to leverage existing connections to grow in new territories.
• Estimate needs to address all relevant governmental regulations.
• Surveying potential worksites; collaborating with contractors, vendors, and labor agencies; and providing a comprehensive cost analysis for potential clients.
• Create comprehensive cost estimates for a wide variety of projects, based on our scope of services.
• Verify vendor and subcontractor estimates fall within the defined scope.
• Create estimates for all necessary insurance considerations.
• Maintain client confidentiality.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience as an estimator with a general contractor or similar industry.
• Proficiency with cost estimating software and bid sites.
• Familiarity with construction practices, costs, and procedures
• Experience with vendor management, procurement, and construction management
• Excellent communication skills are required to present your estimates to stakeholders and clients.

Additional Qualifications:

• Communications: Customer focus with an emphasis on the quality of the customer experience and a can-do attitude. Able to read, write and communicate effectively and professionally at all levels and across diverse cultures. Able to present information and respond to questions from peers, managers, clients, and customers in a courteous and helpful manner. Able to read and comprehend written work instructions, technical documents, blueprints, manufacturer instruction manuals and other materials in English.
• Math: Able to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using standard units of measure and weight.
• Reasoning: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Able to develop logical troubleshooting techniques based on an understanding of the product performance and test requirements. Able to anticipate problems and is prepared with solutions.
• Initiative: Able to see what needs to be done and does it. Proactively addresses customer issues and concerns.
• Leadership: Experience or potential in leading, influencing, and directing a diverse, multi-disciplined workforce.
• Time Management: Able to track and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with several simultaneous projects/work orders. Able to mentor and support assigned technicians while simultaneously running their own calls. Able to delegate assignments and follow through to ensure good results.
• Technology: Knowledge of email, texting, and work order systems sufficient for basic communication, reporting, and notes. Able to fill out work orders, purchase orders, and customer forms accurately and comprehensively.
• Physical Requirements: Able to push/pull/lift to 50 lbs. frequently throughout the day. Able to stand, climb, walk, kneel, and crouch as required at a variety of customer locations/work sites for extended periods of time.
• Driving: Able to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time and possess a clean driving record

Job Type: Full-time

Base Salary: $80,000-$90,000

Expected hours: 40 per week.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Work Location: Based out of our Corona office.

Coverage area: All primary markets we service, based in Southern California.