Construction Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing HR support

Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

JLM Rewards incentive program

Job summary

JLM Strategic Talent Partners seeks a skilled Construction Manager in Laguna Beach, CA, responsible for managing construction projects and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of field experience and a deep understanding of electrical codes. Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools like Procore is essential. The role offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $40.00 to $60.00 and benefits including health and dental insurance, along with HR support.

Qualifications

• 5 years of verifiable field experience, including office work.
• Complete knowledge of current electrical codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety and OSHA standards.
• Proficient in technical applications and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Act as Company representative to existing customers.
• Manage existing projects, including submittals and workplans.
• Meet with engineering and field crews to review schedules.
• Interface with General Foreman for job workplan adherence.
• Develop estimates through drawings and specifications review.
• Schedule and communicate job expectations.
• Prepare construction projects including verifying estimates.
• Complete projects by directing requirements and resolving issues.

Skills

Field experience (5+ years)

Knowledge of electrical codes

Ability to read plans and drawings

Understanding of jobsite safety

Computer proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Procore

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