Construction Estimator

JLM Strategic Talent Partners; South Gate (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 is seeking to hire a skilled candidate for a role involving project management and customer relations. Applicants should have at least 5 years of field experience, knowledge of electrical codes and OSHA safety standards, as well as strong technical application skills. The position offers competitive pay at $40.00 - $60.00 per hour, along with comprehensive health benefits, ongoing HR support, and an incentive program.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as Company representative to existing customers.
• Provide management of existing projects including creating submittals, workplans.
• Meet with engineering and field crews to review production schedule.
• Work to develop estimates through review of drawings, specifications.
• Prepare construction projects by verifying estimates and project drawings.

Skills

Field experience

Knowledge of electrical codes

Ability to read and interpret plans

Knowledge of jobsite safety requirements

Computer proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Google applications

Project management software (ESub, Procore)

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