Construction Estimator

Jjrcompany; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Houma, Louisiana, is seeking an Estimator responsible for timely project estimates in heavy civil and marine construction. You will play a key role in assessing bids, managing team resources, and communicating with leadership. Ideal candidates must have over 5 years of experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. Preference will be given to those with government or industrial project experience. Apply by emailing your resume and certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating.
• Proven successful track record in heavy civil and marine projects.
• Experience with government and/or industrial projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Create and manage construction schedules and summaries.
• Negotiate with sub-contractors and clients on private jobs.
• Use Bluebeam to assist in takeoffs.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and clients on private negotiated jobs.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Excel

P-6

Blue Beam

Job description

Job Summary

The Estimator is responsible for the timely and cost-effective completion of a wide variety of heavy civil, marine, building and federal government construction project estimates. As part of the estimating team, you will assist other members of the estimating team with bids, as well as lead some of your own bids.

Job Responsibilities

General construction project estimating, including but not limited to: performing material, labor, and equipment quantity takeoffs into excel spreadsheets; creating general condition and building summary spreadsheets in excel; building construction schedules in P-6; use of blue beam to assist in takeoffs; negotiating with sub-contractors and clients on private negotiated jobs.

Troubleshoot issues as they arise; evaluate alternatives and proposes solutions.

Communicate estimate status, risks, and opportunities to company leadership.

Desired Qualifications

5+ years of experience.

Demonstrated experience in Construction estimating with a proven successful track record.

Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication.

Preference given for experience in government and/or industrial projects.

All applicants please email resume and any other pertinent documents, certifications, or information to [e-mail].