Construction Estimator

New Orleans, LA, United States

Our Company is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Construction Estimator who is customer-focused and dedicated to elevating the customer experience with measurable objectives that support the company’s long-term vision. T he Construction Estimator manages the estimating process from bid request to completion for residential renovation and new construction as well as hospitality commercial projects. Responsible for collecting as much information from the client or sales team as necessary to develop an accurate and timely estimate that fits the client’s needs. Ensures that projects are bid with accurate pricing, scope, specification, and production rates and timelines. Responsible for maintaining an accurate and reliable automated database-driven estimating system and producing bids in a timely manner. Assists the senior estimator in developing and maintaining subcontractor rate agreements to facilitate the estimating process. Responsible for effectively communicating with the operations team a clear scope of work to help the team understand the specifics of each project. Work with operations manager and senior estimator to keep estimates in line with actuals and industry trends.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Understands client’s needs, budget, and timeline.

Manages the estimating process on all assigned projects as per JLV standards, fully utilizing JLV’s estimating template with the project management software (CoConstruct, Buildertrend, etc.).

Solicit subcontractors and suppliers through phone and email, providing qualified bidders in each necessary trade and sending notices, reminders and drawing updates; upload and manage revisions.

Meeting/coordinating with subcontractors on site to facilitate the bidding process.

Ensures that all estimates have received bids as necessary or current pricing built into the estimate template.

Prepares proposals and sales documents.

Participates in pre-construction meetings with senior estimator, operations manager (OM), and project manager (PM).

Works with senior estimator and operations manager to ensure that estimates are in line with actual costs and industry trends as it relates to project costs.

Maintains project pipeline, keeping it up to date within our internal project management systems.

Fosters an enthusiastic and creative "can do" attitude and shares the responsibility for JLV and the estimating department’s success in reaching its goals.

Performs other duties and supports special projects, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Role requires supervision / coordination of various subcontractors.

Competencies:

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Database Management

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Cost Management

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Education, Experience, & Qualifications :

Is personally aligned with JLV’s core values and demonstrates them with intention and action.

Experienced estimator with a minimum of 3-5 years with a general contracting company or similar.

Excellence in customer service.

Displays a genuine interest in understanding the specific needs and wishes of the client.

BS or BA degree, preferably in construction management or engineering, or equivalent work experience.

Able to communicate clearly, concisely, and personably, both in written and verbal format.

Ability to understand architectural intent and work through low levels of detail; ability to read and interpret architectural plans, details, and specifications, and see three-dimensional perspectives from two-dimensional data.

Possesses a full range of computer literacy and can organize a variety of data.

Experience with estimating in an automated software system utilizing a database.

Thorough understanding of construction specifications both within JLV and the industry.

Comprehension of all units of measure; able to convert between various units of measure.

Strong mathematical skills, grounded in algebra, geometry, and basic math.

Computer literacy, computer estimating, and competency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; willingness and ability to learn various project management/construction softwares (e.g. CoConstruct, Buildertrend, Square Takeoff, etc.).

Able to produce accurate and thorough takeoffs from a wide range of drawings.

Able to foresee problems and difficulties and solve them proactively.

Knowledge of building materials—materials in the industry and JLV-specific materials.

Knowledge of equipment used in the industry.

Team player who takes feedback constructively.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee will need to regularly lift and/or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 75lbs.

The employee is also regularly required to communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and depth perception.

Read, analyze, and interpret data (emails, blueprints, memos, letters, etc.); maintain visual attention and mental concentration for significant periods of time.

Work Environment

Regular and predictable attendance is required. Workdays and hours coincide with job site and/or office hours.

This job operates mostly in the office, with occasional visits to construction sites reviewing progress and meeting with project stakeholders.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the Company and any of its employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Our Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of our employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Our Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which our Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the businesses we support.

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