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Fence Estimator Residential & Commercial
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Anvil Fence Company
Garden City, ID (In Person)
$64,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Anvil Fence Company — Garden City, ID For 65 years, Anvil Fence has been the Treasure Valley's most trusted name in fencing. We're looking for an experienced Estimator to grow with us — someone who can walk a backyard with a homeowner and bid a school district project with equal confidence. You'll work warm leads we generate. You'll also earn additional commission on the business you bring in yourself. What You'll Get $56,000-$72,000 base salary depending on experience, plus commission on closed jobs Additional commission on self-generated business Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (structured based on experience and preference) Year-round work with a 65-year-old, financially stable company that doesn't slow down for winter Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with company match + profit sharing Paid time off Modern tools: we run ArcSite for on-site measuring and JobNimbus for CRM What You'll Do Meet with homeowners on-site to assess their fencing needs, measure properties, and recommend solutions Estimate residential projects across wood, vinyl, chain link, ornamental iron, and automated gates Quote light commercial projects including HOA, multifamily, and small commercial sites Prepare bids for school district and public projects — reading plans and specs, submitting on time, and following public bidding procedures Build accurate material, labor, and timeline estimates using ArcSite and JobNimbus Present clear, professional proposals that homeowners and facilities directors can actually understand Follow up on leads consistently and hit close-rate targets Coordinate with production crews and the yard so what you sold matches what gets built Handle change orders and customer questions through project completion Build long-term relationships with repeat customers, general contractors, school district staff, and referral sources What We're Looking For Estimating experience — fence preferred; experience in decks, landscape, siding, roofing, or other residential trades considered for the right candidate Plan-reading ability for commercial and school district projects Comfort with technology — iPad-based measuring software (ArcSite), CRM platforms (JobNimbus), email, and basic spreadsheets Professional appearance and demeanor when meeting customers in their homes, at commercial bid meetings, and on school district sites Excellent communication — you can walk a homeowner through a $35,000 vinyl quote and brief a school facilities director on a 1,200-foot chain link spec with equal clarity Self-motivated and organized — estimators manage dozens of active leads at any given time Valid driver's license and clean driving record Comfortable working outdoors while measuring sites in any season Nice to Have Familiarity with Idaho residential pool code and barrier requirements Experience with school security fencing and ADA gate compliance Existing relationships with Treasure Valley GCs, builders, or school facilities staff Bilingual English/Spanish Schedule & Location Full-time based out of our Garden City, ID yard (83714) Primarily Monday-Friday , with the infrequent possibility of evening or Saturday appointments to meet homeowner schedules Before You Apply Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Ready to bring your estimating experience to Idaho's longest-running fence company? Apply today — we review applications daily.