Rough Carpentry Estimator & PM — Self-Perform Leader

S+B James Construction; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonus program

Company-sponsored community events

Recruiting referral bonuses

Company credit card

Annual holiday party with hotel

Job summary

S+B James Construction is seeking an experienced Self-Perform Estimator / Project Manager to lead rough carpentry estimating, budgeting, and field coordination from preconstruction to project completion.

The ideal candidate will dissect drawings, develop labor/material budgets, and work with field teams to drive cost-effective project execution while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction estimating, project management, or self-perform operations.
• Strong knowledge of rough carpentry materials, installation methods, and labor productivity.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and labor budgets.
• Understanding of project cost management, scheduling, procurement, and change orders.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff and Microsoft Excel. Experience with Procore, BuildingConnected, and Bluebeam preferred.
• Previous rough carpentry field experience or self-perform management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, and proposals for self-performed rough carpentry work.
• Develop labor, material, and equipment budgets based on production rates, crew requirements, and construction methods.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope requirements, constructability concerns, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Solicit and negotiate material and vendor pricing.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through completion, including budgets, procurement, schedules, and change orders.
• Monitor project costs, labor productivity, and financial performance, including cost forecasting.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to plan manpower, materials, and field activities.
• Identify and address productivity, scheduling, and cost challenges throughout construction.
• Maintain historical cost and labor production data to improve future estimating accuracy and project performance.
• Support company safety, quality, and project execution standards.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Self-perform operations

Rough carpentry

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Procore

BuildingConnected

Bluebeam

Job description

S+B James Construction is seeking an experienced Self-Perform Estimator / Project Manager to lead rough carpentry estimating, budgeting, and field coordination from preconstruction to project completion.

The ideal candidate will dissect drawings, develop labor/material budgets, and work with field teams to drive cost-effective project execution while maintaining safety and quality standards.