Construction Estimator

JLM Strategic Talent Partners; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing HR support

Competitive benefits packages

JLM Rewards incentive program

Job summary

JLM Strategic Talent Partners is seeking a proactive Project Manager in Glendale, CA, with at least 5 years of field experience. The role involves managing existing projects, ensuring compliance with electrical codes, and preparing accurate cost estimates. Skills in MS Office and project management software are crucial. The position offers competitive pay between $40.00 to $60.00 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of verifiable field experience.
• Complete knowledge of electrical codes and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
• Complete knowledge of jobsite safety and OSHA standards.
• Proven computer proficiency with strong aptitude for technical applications.

Responsibilities

• Act as Company representative to existing customers.
• Manage existing projects including submittals and workplans.
• Review production schedules with engineering and field crews.
• Ensure adherence to job workplan and scope.
• Develop estimates and prepare construction projects.
• Provide construction progress reports and manage budget data.

Skills

Field experience

Knowledge of electrical codes

Ability to read plans and drawings

Knowledge of jobsite safety

Computer proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Adobe

Bluebeam

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/SKILLS

• Act as Company representative to our existing customers.
• Provide management of existing projects including creating submittals, workplans, all reporting, responsibility for project P&Ls and supporting payroll certification documents.
• Meet with engineering and field crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials.
• Interface with General Foreman to insure safe, efficient & effective adherence to the job workplan and scope.
• Work to develop estimates through review of drawings, specifications, site visits, and subcontractor reviews and scope development meetings.
• Accomplish construction objectives by scheduling, communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring adhering to policies and procedures.
• Meet construction operational standards by development of plans and schedules.
• Meet construction financial standards by providing budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare construction projects by verifying estimates, project drawings, and specifications; establishing and disseminating schedules; awarding contracts; specifying materials and supplies.
• Complete construction projects by directing construction requirements; comparing construction results to plans; resolving problems.
• Work well with PM’s and assist on current projects with all related materials and equipment orders.
• Provide construction progress reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing construction and budget data and trends.
• Avoid legal challenges by understanding and enforcing regulations; recommending new procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 5 years of verifiable field experience (combination of field and office acceptable).
• Complete knowledge of current electrical codes, standards and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
• Complete knowledge of jobsite safety requirements and OSHA standards and practices.
• Proven computer proficiency accompanied by a strong aptitude for technical applications (proficient in MS Office, Google applications, project management software such as ESub and Procore, Adobe, and ability to learn and operate new software. Experience with Bluebeam a plus).

PERKS OF JOINING JLM

• Ongoing HR support
• Competitive benefits packages including Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Our very own JLM Rewards incentive program

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as benefits including Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life, and Paid Time Off!

Compensation: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour