Are you a Construction Project Estimator that would benefit from greater job satisfaction, better stability, and room for growth? Imagine impacting and developing practices with a growing organization that offers greater recognition for your expertise.
Jackson Associates, the parent company of Woodbine Construction and Coupe Construction, is seeking to hire an experienced Construction Project Estimator to join their team in the Louisville, KY area.
If you have Industrial or Commercial Construction Estimating Experience, this is a career you should explore.
Why Project Estimators join the team:
- Very competitive starting salary based on experience.
- Great work environment.
- Family oriented company.
- Great benefits package: Medical, dental insurance, and 401(k)
- Company Provided Vehicle
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Company year-end bonus program.
- Wide variety of projects in the commercial and industrial industries.
- Room for advancement: Jackson Associates is always looking for key players to move into higher level roles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Estimator:
- Analyze project documents: Review and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical specifications to understand project requirements.
- Calculate costs: Identify and quantify costs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Prepare bids and proposals: Create comprehensive bids and proposals for clients, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and competitiveness.
- Source and evaluate bids: Solicit and analyze bids from subcontractors and suppliers to secure the most competitive pricing.
- Conduct site visits: Visit project sites to gather information, assess conditions, and identify potential cost impacts.
- Maintain databases: Keep a current database of unit costs, labor rates, and pricing trends.
- Collaborate with teams: Work with project managers, engineers, and architects to align on project scope, cost, and timelines.
- Manage addendum/drawing updates and design changes to ensure estimates reflect the correct scope.
- Communicate and present estimates to management and clients, explaining the details of the cost analysis.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all final estimate packages before submission
Qualifications for Estimator
- Proven experience in construction estimating
- Minimum of 3-year experience as (GC) General Contractor estimator, successfully bidding projects up to at least 3 to 10 million dollars
- Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Excel, ProCor, PlanSwift), Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and critical-thinking skills for accurate cost forecasting and risk analysis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
