JOC Estimator

W3Global; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global seeks a true expert in Job Order Contracting (JOC) estimating to price task orders under our JOC programs for public agency clients. This remote-friendly role reviews scopes from ISDs, municipalities, universities, Harris County, and community colleges, and builds detailed line-item estimates using RS Means/Gordian CBS.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in JOC/IDIQ estimating, strong Excel skills, and experience with eGordian/Trimble.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years dedicated JOC/IDIQ estimating experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Mastery of RS Means/Gordian pricing systems including non-prepriced items.
• Proven track record pricing and winning public-sector JOC programs.
• Strong ability to price from plans and remote site information.
• Excellent organizational skills for multiple orders and deadlines.
• Skilled at building subcontractor/vendor relationships and negotiating pricing.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with JOC estimating software (eGordian/Trimble).
• Bachelor's in Construction Mgmt, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Review task order scopes, drawings, and specs and develop detailed line-item estimates using RS Means/Gordian CBS or equivalent.
• Prepare and submit Job Order proposals within client turnaround windows for pricing accuracy and completeness.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor quotes for non-prepriced/SUP items.
• Coordinate remotely with Houston team to gather scope, access, and site details for pricing.
• Coordinate with project management to reflect schedules, sequencing, and logistics in estimates.
• Maintain and reconcile task order logs across active JOC contracts.
• Support public-sector business development, tracking solicitations, coefficients, and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with JOC program requirements, prevailing wage rules, and procurement policies.
• Build strong relationships with owner representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and data.

Skills

JOC estimating

RS Means

Public sector bids

Excel proficiency

Vendor negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

eGordian

Trimble

Gordian CBS

Job description

Company Overview

We are a Houston-based commercial general contractor that delivers every project exclusively through a trusted network of subcontractors. We pursue public and private sector work across independent school districts (ISDs), municipalities, universities, Harris County, and community colleges, and are part of a family of companies that includes DH Homes and Interra.

Company Overview

We are a Houston-based commercial general contractor that delivers every project exclusively through a trusted network of subcontractors. We pursue public and private sector work across independent school districts (ISDs), municipalities, universities, Harris County, and community colleges, and are part of a family of companies that includes DH Homes and Interra.

Job Summary

We are looking for a true expert in Job Order Contracting (JOC) to price task orders under our JOC programs with public agency clients. This is a hard-to-fill specialist role, and we are open to a fully remote candidate for the right level of experience.

This role reviews scopes issued by ISDs, municipalities, universities, Harris County, and community college clients; builds accurate line-item estimates using the applicable unit price book; and works with subcontractors and our local Houston-based team to turn around compliant, competitive proposals within the tight timelines that JOC programs require.

Key Responsibilities

• Review task order scopes, drawings, and specifications issued by JOC clients and develop detailed, line-item estimates using the applicable unit price book (RS Means/Gordian CBS or equivalent).
• Prepare and submit Job Order proposals within client-mandated turnaround windows, ensuring pricing accuracy and completeness.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor quotes for scopes not covered by unit price book line items (non-prepriced/SUP items).
• Coordinate remotely with our local Houston-based team, who conduct all site visits and owner walk-throughs, to gather the scope, access, and site condition details needed to finalize pricing.
• Coordinate with project management and operations teams so estimates reflect realistic schedules, sequencing, and site logistics.
• Maintain and reconcile task order logs, tracking submitted, pending, and awarded work across all active JOC contracts.
• Support our public-sector business development efforts, including tracking JOC solicitations, coefficient/multiplier proposals, and contract renewals with ISD, municipal, university, county, and community college clients.
• Ensure compliance with JOC program requirements, prevailing wage rules, and client-specific procurement policies.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with owner representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and historical cost data.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated JOC/IDIQ estimating experience required; 10+ years strongly preferred. This is an expert-level position.
• Deep, hands-on mastery of RS Means/Gordian unit price book systems (CBS or equivalent), including non-prepriced/SUP item development.
• Proven track record pricing and winning task orders for public-sector JOC programs (ISDs, municipalities, universities, county government, or similar).
• Strong command of construction documents, specifications, and scopes of work, with the ability to price accurately from plans and remote site information alone.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple task orders and deadlines at once.
• Skilled at building subcontractor and vendor relationships and negotiating competitive pricing, largely by phone, email, and video.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with JOC/estimating software (e.g., eGordian, Trimble) required.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the discipline to work well independently and stay closely coordinated with a team in a different location.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Work Environment

• This role is remote-friendly for candidates who meet the experience requirements and are not based in Houston. Houston-based candidates are also welcome.
• No site visits are required for this role. Our local Houston-based team handles all site visits and owner walk-throughs and relays the findings needed for pricing.
• Reliable internet and availability for regular video calls with our Houston team and, as needed, JOC clients.