Pay Estimate Admin - Land Development

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Pay Estimate Administrator at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for preparation and processing of contractor pay estimates in accordance with the terms of the construction contract and related items including:

• processing received pay estimates
• generating change orders if necessary in order to process
• preparation and distribution of pay estimate documents at the beginning of a project
• communication with internal project managers and external contractors regarding the status of estimates

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Receive and process pay estimates in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Project Manager/Project Team regarding any items needed in order to process estimates.
• Communicate with external contractors to request necessary documentation, or to communicate pay estimate status.
• Prepare and distribute change orders if necessary.
• Maintain pay estimate templates and documents.
• Maintain tracking of pay estimates and change orders.
• Prepare Certificate of Completion for final pay estimates.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of pay estimates requirements present in each individual contract document.
• Generate pay estimate information packet for contractors at project start.
• Attend and participate in department status meetings.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience (construction and/or engineering field is preferred).
• Software Requirements – Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients and internal employees.
• Strong proofreading, writing, and formatting skills.
• Ability to read and understand contract requirements.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

• At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member.
• We’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

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