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Project Estimator, Santa Ana, CA Project Estimator wanted in Santa Ana, CA, to help a family-owned maker of custom awnings and shade structures turn a steady flow of commercial inquiries into signed projects. Our client is growing fast and is buried in work. This full-time, onsite role is the first of what they expect to be several sales hires. The Role You will own the sales process from first inquiry through contract execution, then hand the job to project management. You will review drawings and specs, run material take-offs, and build accurate proposals and estimates. You will also visit jobsites to take preliminary measurements and photos. You will be the main point of contact for clients and general contractors. You will also work with vendors on RFIs, pricing, and lead times, and keep the pipeline current in the CRM. The setup is about 75% in the Santa Ana office and 25% in the field. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. The Impact Our client is well known in the industry and serves hundreds of customers, including general contractors, high-end restaurants, amusement parks, outdoor malls, and churches. Weather events can drive spikes in requests, so expect busy stretches. The Team and Growth This is a small business, not a corporate one. Everyone wears many hats, and the schedule can change from day to day. The owners do not micromanage, and overtime is never required. They are flexible about family needs, and they expect that flexibility not to be abused. A current team member calls the owners "one of the best bosses I've ever worked for." The company could grow to three salespeople and two more office staff, so there is room to grow with it. Qualifications 3-5 years of bidding/estimating experience (required) Construction, architectural, or manufacturing background strongly preferred Proven experience managing estimates Microsoft Office 365 and CRM experience (Salesforce preferred) Comfortable taking site measurements and managing multiple active projects Nice to have: Bluebeam or similar PDF software, SketchUp Pay and Benefits $80,000-$95,000 per year , plus an annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus. The company pays 90% of your medical premium and 100% of vision and dental after 90 days. You also get paid vacation and sick leave, and a 401(k) plan after one year. If you want a long-term sales career with owners who give you room to do the job, apply today.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Do you have strong customer communication skills, including with difficult customers and vague project scopes?

Experience:

bidding/estimating coordination: 3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Santa Ana, CA 92707 (Required)

Work Location:

In person