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Willco Sales and Service, Inc.
Stratford, CT (In Person)
$80,000 Salary, Full-Time
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About the Role We are a established specialty subcontractor serving the New England commercial construction market, focused on Division 8, Division 10, Division 11 , and Division 14 . We're looking for a Construction Estimator with subcontractor experience who can do more than just take off plans — someone who understands how to win work, manage bid strategy, and support the sales process. This role blends estimating + inside sales, working closely with general contractors, vendors, and internal teams to position projects competitively and convert bids into awarded work. What You'll Do Review and interpret plans, specifications, RFIs, and addenda with a strong focus on Divisions 8, 10, 11, and/or 14 scopes Perform takeoffs and develop accurate, competitive project estimates Solicit and evaluate vendor pricing to build complete project costs Prepare and submit proposals, budgets, and change orders Communicate with GCs, architects, and vendors to clarify scope and requirements Track bid schedules and ensure on-time, organized submissions Actively follow up on bids and support closing opportunities Identify value engineering options and positioning strategies to win projects Participate in internal handoff meetings to ensure a smooth transition to operations Continuously improve estimating processes, templates, and accuracy What We're Looking For 2+ years of experience with a subcontractor (preferred in Divisions 8, 10, 11, or 14) Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications Strong experience with takeoffs, estimating, and bid coordination Comfortable in a customer-facing role (email, phone, follow-ups) Highly organized and able to manage multiple bids at once Self-starter who takes ownership of their work and pipeline Strong familiarity with estimating software, Excel, and/or CRM tools Why This Role is Different Not just an estimating seat — you'll help win the work Direct exposure to customers, vendors, and real project decision-making Work with a specialized, repeat-customer base in a strong niche market