J CONSTRUCTION -ESTIMATOR
POSITION SUMMARY:
The J Construction LLC Estimator position is responsible for pre-construction planning, pre-bid attendance, bid
management, and estimating activities. The primary job responsibility of this position will be the coordination of
information between team members in the Estimating Department, accurately estimate complete quantity
takeoffs and manage drawings, specifications, sub-contractor, and vendor data. Responsibilities include following
company and department policies and procedures, and the building and maintaining of strategic relationships
with suppliers and sub-contractors, and document control.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Create, obtain and evaluate all documents/data required for bidding, including specifications, scopes of
work, architectural documents, site plans, soils reports, community guidelines and all other pertinent
documents that affect all costs of construction
• Work with suppliers, sub-contractors, etc., to facilitate bids, takeoffs, pricing, and proposals.
• Work with architects, drafters & engineers as required to ensure building plans are accurately
documented.
• Participate in value engineering efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Document estimating and pre-construction activities and keep team members informed.
• Maintain RFI log and bid contact log for projects.
• Work collaboratively with construction team to ensure scopes of work for each trade are clearly
understood and adhered to by sub-contractors.
• Research and pre-qualify new vendors, sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Administrative duties to field incoming calls, email and other correspondence.
• Create and manage project files.
• Manage & update online project management system.
• Maintain subcontractor contact records for potential vendors and sub-contractors.
• Ensure company procedures and internal control requirements are met.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in estimating/pre-construction. – Experience and knowledge of construction
industry practices, materials and methods involved and the purchasing of services and supplies.
• Must be proficient with computers including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc
• Must be proficient in internet search techniques and online research.
• Must be able to type. – Strong writing & communication skills in English and preferably also Spanish.
• Detail oriented and organized. – Understanding of construction and design.
• Ability to read and understand, building plans, scopes of work, specifications and other construction
documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Creative and Innovative – must be a “think out-of-the-box” problem solver.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT – ALL OFFICE POSITIONS WORK ENVIRONMENT
• When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which
require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme
temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
APPLY BY SENDING A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: JJ@JCONSTRUCTIONGROUP.COM and
ELISE@JCONSTRUCTIONGROUP.COM