Project Estimator

  • JAYNES CORPORATION
  • Aztec, New Mexico
  • Full Time
Between $70k and

$80k

Per Year

DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Farmington MSA $49k - $88k Per Year

Project Estimator

JAYNES CORPORATION

Occupation: Cost Estimators

Location: Aztec, NM - 87410

Positions available: 1

Job #: 949883

Source: New Mexico Jobs

Posted: 6/19/2025

Updated: 8/19/2025

Expires: 9/18/2025

Web Site: New Mexico Jobs

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Shift

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

60 Month(s)

Age

18 and up

DL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Hours

40 Hours Per Week

Benefits

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The Project Estimator will engage in the diverse project types we build. We are looking for a flexible, results-driven team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work and consistently meet deadlines. It requires self-motivation, consistency, and knowledge of the industry.

Essential Functions

Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents;

Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents;

Computes costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements;

Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information;

Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information;

Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends;

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends/technology of the industry by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications;

Prepares quotes and RFQ package to be estimated by gathering necessary information;

Draft and email clear quotes including accurate details needed to receive pricing from capable suppliers;

Maintain communication on status of all quotes;

Maintain RFQ files by converting, organizing, and saving information according to company's electronic system;

Knowledge of Jaynes' capacity, capabilities, possibilities and/or limitations of our manufacturing processes;

Ability to prioritize and work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment;

Ability to handle stressful situations such as heavy/varying workload and order accuracy;

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results while maintaining a positive and professional company image;

Frequent local and statewide travel is required; and

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

5 years of experience in commercial estimating on projects from $5 - $20 million;

Bachelor level degree preferred, but not required;

Proficiency with MS Office, Timberline Estimating and OST (On Screen Take-off) software preferred;

Experience in utilizing Auto/CAD and other drafting tools preferred;

Ability to read part prints;

Must have math skills; multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, conversion of units of measure;

Computer skills; Web navigation, document scanning, typing, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office application competency;

Effective and professional communication skills - verbal and written; and

Be detail oriented, possess the ability to multitask and have flexibility.

Competencies

Strong Attention to Detail;

Math skills;

Computer skills;

Strategic Planning Skills;

Time management skills; and

Logical troubleshooting skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-union position.

Travel

This position requires frequent travel.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred (but not required) and 5 years of experience in commercial estimating required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must pass a pre-employment screen, including but not limited to: drug and alcohol screen, background check, motor vehicle records check, reference check and physical (if applicable).

Current and valid driver's license in the state of permanent residence (must be insurable by Jaynes automobile insurance carrier in order to drive a Jaynes vehicle).

Must be eligible per Fleet Safety Management policy to operate a company vehicle or a personal vehicle for company purposes.

Work Authorization

Jaynes Corporation requires that all employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. Any person employed by Jaynes must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and will be entered into the federal E-Verify system.

AAP/EEO Statement

All employment decisions at Jaynes are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national, social or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Jaynes will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Benefits

Jaynes Corporation offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, 401k, holiday and vacation pay.

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Job ID: 490239208
Originally Posted on: 8/21/2025

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