Construction Estimator

JF Group; Lakeland, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Life insurance

Bonus program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The JF Petroleum Group is seeking a Construction Estimator in Lakeland, FL to support preconstruction activities and develop accurate project estimates for diverse fueling infrastructure projects. You will review blueprints, gather subcontractor proposals, compute costs, and collaborate with project managers to ensure awarded costs align with estimates.

You will perform quantity take-offs, obtain quotes, negotiate with subcontractors, and build long-term relationships with customers and

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED is required; a Bachelor’s in Construction Management/Engineering is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating.
• Able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Broad understanding of the Petroleum industry and construction processes.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, specifications, and related documents to derive estimates.
• Gather subcontractor proposals, calculate costs, and build project estimates.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and support preconstruction activities.
• Coordinate with project managers to align costs with estimates.
• Obtain quotes, define scope for subcontractors, and negotiate buyouts.
• Visit sites as needed and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Cost estimation

Construction knowledge

Petroleum industry understanding

Communication

US work eligibility

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Description

The JF Petroleum Group stands as a premier leader in the North American fueling infrastructure industry, offering comprehensive turn-key solutions for distribution, construction, and service needs. We serve a diverse clientele including retail fueling stations, commercial and government fleets, and emergency power customers.

The Construction Estimator will support all departments to derive project estimates. Responsibilities will include reviewing blueprints, specifications, and related documents, gathering subcontractor proposals, calculating project costs, and building project estimates. The Estimator will be involved in all preconstruction activities inclusive of project prospecting, attendance at pre-bid meetings, and vendor/subcontractor selection. Additionally, the estimator will work with project managers to ensure awarded project cost is managed against the estimated value.

• Perform accurate quantity take offs from plans and specification
• Obtain quotes and define scope of work for subcontractors and vendors
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Explore documentation in order to gain a deep understanding of the project requirements
• Build and maintain long term relationships with key Customers
• Build and maintain long term relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers
• Visit Site and Attend onsite pre-bid meetings as necessary to prepare bid
• Coordination with Director of Construction on scheduling and capacity constraints
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates by planning, producing a work schedule
• Negotiation and buyout with subcontractors
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; plans for additional resources; develops realistic action plans
• Perform additional assignments per Supervisor’s direction
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Understand Cost Trend and price volatility of parts, material, resources

Requirements

• Highschool Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering, preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in construction estimating
• Proficient computer skills, knowledge, and efficiency
• Able to read and interpret drawings and specifications to evaluate and comprehend the total scope of work required
• Broad understanding of Petroleum industry
• Strong understanding of construction processes
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to meet company’s employment requirements, which includes passing a drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR, if driving for the company
• Physical Requirements: include occasional lifting/carrying of 10 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

JF Petroleum offers:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health benefits (eligible 1st of the month following 30 days) including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability
• Life insurance-company provided
• Bonus program eligibility
• Paid training for field personnel
• Uniforms provided for field personnel
• Relocation Assistance will be considered for qualified candidates

*JF Petroleum Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.