Job Description
Position: Construction Estimator - Commercial Construction - Bedford, NH
Company: JLN Contracting - Cromwell, CT and Bedford, NH
JLN Contracting is growing and is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator to join our highly-experienced team in our Connecticut and New Hampshire offices. We are a dynamic and growing firm that provides pre-construction and construction services to the Industrial, Commercial, Financial, Medical, Retail and Automotive market sectors throughout the Northeast. At JLN Contracting we place the utmost importance upon proactive and effective communication, attention to detail and prompt follow-through to ensure quality control and compliance with JLN Contracting standards.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The primary role of a Project Estimator is oversight and accountability for project bidding, scheduling, and risk analysis for new projects. This task involves monitoring project plans, schedules, budgets, and expenditures, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner.
In this role you will be an essential member of the core team helping to grow our business with high energy and talent to elevate and lead our construction business.
The ideal candidate is looking to join a team, is up for a challenge, wants an opportunity to grow, values longevity, is committed to professional development, individual growth and is willing to take on some of the most exciting projects in the region.
POSITION DUTIES:
1. Review project plans and specifications to develop RFI’s relevant to the project being bid. This process will include travel as necessary for subcontractor walk through, pre-bid meetings, etc.
2. Identify project risks, issues and their order of magnitude.
3. Prepare instructions to bidders, bid forms and other bid solicitation information as required and post to JLN’s electronic bidding site in order to solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information & pricing.
4. Review, manage, scope and qualify sub-contractor bids.
5. Prepare conceptual budgets, sometimes based on minimal information (design build experience helpful).
6. Review general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits relevant to the project.
7. Ensure that the flow of project information is maintained and documented during the bidding process.
8. Review constructability issues with operational staff. Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternative (design build experience helpful).
9. Build effective relationships with customers, design team members, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values to meet or exceed our customer's expectations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must possess good communication skills and should be a self-starter with initiative, enthusiasm and energy for the position.
* Computer program proficiency including, but not limited to: Microsoft Outlook, Project, Word & Excel, On Screen Take-off, Bluebeam, Microsoft Schedule or other relevant software.
* Must be willing to travel throughout CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
* Minimum of 3 years commercial estimating experience.
* Possess strong mathematical and computer skills.
* Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
* Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities creating construction schedules.
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Good time management skills being able to meet deadlines.
BENEFITS:
* Competitive Salary Junior Estimator $75,000 to $90,000; Senior Estimator $90,000 - $120,000.
* 401(k) Plan
* Healthcare/Dental Plan
* Vehicle Allowance
* Gas Card
* Paid Vacation and Sick Time
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
Salary commensurate with experience
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
JLN Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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