Harte's Contracting Services

Construction Estimator

Location: Phoenix Metro (East Valley based in Apache Junction, AZ)

Build accurate estimates that build real trust.

Are you tired of grinding out bids that no one values or rushing through takeoffs for clients who only care about the lowest number? At Harte's Contracting, your precision matters. As an Estimator, you'll play a critical role in how confidently our clients move forward and how profitably our projects perform. When you get it right, everyone wins, and we'll make sure you're recognized for it.

We're a family-owned, faith-guided general contractor serving the Phoenix metro area for 14+ years. Our work spans residential remodels and new builds as well as select commercial and multi-family projects. With 30 to 40 in the field and a tight-knit office team, we operate like one big family; quarterly team events, open communication, and a culture built on trust, accountability, and doing right by clients and partners. Our Christian-based values guide how we lead, serve, and treat people, with integrity, humility, and excellence in everything we do. (We welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs; see our EEO statement below.)

As an Estimator, you'll be the financial foundation of our projects, creating accurate, transparent, and well-structured estimates that set our team up for success. You'll collaborate closely with Sales and Project Managers to ensure every project starts on the right foot, clear, priced properly, and ready to execute.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate estimates for remodels, additions, and new construction projects.
• Develop detailed proposal packages that inspire client confidence.
• Analyze scopes and plans, identify risks, and adjust allowances as needed.
• Collaborate with Sales and PMs to ensure smooth project handoffs and strong budgets.
• Continuously improve templates and processes to make estimating faster and smarter.
• Support change orders and pre-construction agreements to keep projects profitable.

What Success Looks Like

• Your estimates are clear, complete, and reliable.
• Clients feel informed and confident in their decisions.
• Field teams run smoothly because surprises are eliminated early.
• You're known as the financial backbone of the operation.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in construction estimating (residential preferred).
• Strong understanding of building plans, takeoffs, and material pricing.
• Detail-driven mindset with the ability to see the bigger financial picture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solver, you spot issues before they become problems.
• Comfortable using JobTread or similar estimating/project management platforms.
• Reliable transportation to visit sites as needed in the Phoenix metro area.

Benefits

• Private healthcare membership, direct access to a local physician for visits, labs, and prescriptions.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Career growth mapping from day one (1-, 2-, and 3-year plans).
• Ongoing paid training and professional development.
• Family-oriented, faith-driven culture where your work is appreciated and your voice matters.
• Real work-life balance; we respect your family time and personal priorities.

Pay & Details

• Salary: $70,000 to $90,000 base (based on experience) + performance bonuses
• Employment type: Full-time, exempt
• Location: Based in Apache Junction; projects throughout the Phoenix metro/East Valley (no Tucson travel)

Harte's Contracting Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.