JOC Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

JOC EstimatorCompany 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.

\nCompany Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.