Estimator

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers high-quality services to clients including city, state, and federal agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, property owners and developers, law firms, media and tech firms, luxury retailers, hospitality groups, life sciences and healthcare organizations, and financial services firms.

About the role

The Project Estimator plays a vital role in JRM’s growth by accurately estimating the total costs associated with construction projects. This challenging position requires fine attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure, especially when facing bid deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage the entire bid process (CM and GC), including preparation of detailed bid packages and ensuring accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors.
• Prepare estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages: Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and estimate costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfill all provisions of the contract.
• Solicit proposals based on drawings, bid packages, and subcontractor walk-throughs for each trade.
• Prepare subcontractor bid forms, scopes of work, etc., for all trades involved in each project.
• Review design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, generate value engineering ideas, and prepare life cycle costing.
• Ensure that estimates comply with the requirements of the overall construction contract and are consistent with corporate guidelines.
• Assist in the creation of logistics plans and accurately translate them to direct project costs.
• Compile detailed award packages to pass on to the purchasing team after estimate approval.
• Consult with architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.
• Actively research, solicit, and develop sources/vendors for compiling and maintaining accuracy of cost information.
• Maintain current trends in and changes to existing construction codes to ensure complete bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Attend client and/or team meetings to discuss estimates, answer questions, and resolve issues regarding pricing.
• Ensure a complete review of plans and drawings, identify omitted items, and account for them in the overall estimate package to represent the full project scope.
• Maintain client relationships throughout the project life cycle to ensure satisfaction.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine reasons for discrepancies.
• Review and thoroughly understand all RFP documents, drawings, and specifications required to build a complete estimate.
• Organize and conduct walk-throughs with subcontractors to gather information on existing site conditions.

Requirements

• Four-year degree and/or at least three years of relevant experience in Estimating, Purchasing, or Quantity Surveying.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to formulate scope with minimal direction, even with incomplete drawings or ambiguous information.
• Ability to work autonomously on estimates from the beginning to the end of the bid process.
• Ability to convey complex estimating data to audiences of varying levels of construction knowledge.

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Procore (preferred but not required).
• Timberline (preferred but not required).

Pay

To the extent this position is performed in California, the annual salary range is $85,000 – $150,000. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.