Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

About JLV Construction

JLV Construction specializes in high-end residential construction, custom homes, major renovations, additions, and historic restoration, with additional commercial construction projects. We take pride in delivering quality work, maintaining high standards, and providing our clients with an excellent construction experience.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Construction Estimator who understands that accurate estimating requires more than measuring drawings and entering prices. The right candidate will take the time to understand each project, identify missing scope, verify critical information, and prepare estimates that our team can confidently use to price, plan, and execute construction work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $60,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Performance Bonus: Eligible for an annual performance bonus of up to 10% of total annual base salary, based on individual performance and applicable bonus criteria.
• Gas Allowance: $70 paid biweekly.
• Vehicle Allowance: $200 per month.
• Cellphone Allowance: $50 per month.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid by JLV.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and PTO.
• Professional Development: Paid training, ongoing learning, and opportunities for career advancement.

What You'll Do

Project Review & Estimating

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, project descriptions, and available site information to understand project requirements.
• Perform material takeoffs and prepare accurate, well-documented construction estimates.
• Identify missing information, conflicting details, incomplete scope, and potential cost risks.
• Apply current pricing, subcontractor quotes, historical project data, and established estimating methods appropriately.

Pricing & Subcontractor Coordination

• Request, collect, and evaluate pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Compare quotes to verify scope coverage, exclusions, assumptions, and pricing consistency.
• Follow up proactively to obtain quotes and supporting information within project deadlines.
• Investigate unusual or inconsistent pricing and communicate discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.

Accuracy & Quality Control

• Verify quantities, calculations, scale settings, and other critical estimating inputs.
• Cross-check estimates against project documents to identify omissions, duplication, and inconsistencies.
• Document pricing sources, allowances, assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and unresolved questions.
• Use estimating software and approved tools responsibly, verifying important information against original project documents.

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales and Operations to clarify client expectations, construction requirements, and project details.
• Communicate outstanding questions and potential cost risks early.
• Maintain organized estimating files, quote records, and tracking information.
• Prepare estimates that Project Managers can understand and use without having to reconstruct the reasoning behind the numbers.

Project Review & Estimating

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, project descriptions, and available site information to understand project requirements.
• Perform material takeoffs and prepare accurate, well-documented construction estimates.
• Identify missing information, conflicting details, incomplete scope, and potential cost risks.
• Apply current pricing, subcontractor quotes, historical project data, and established estimating methods appropriately.

Pricing & Subcontractor Coordination

• Request, collect, and evaluate pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Compare quotes to verify scope coverage, exclusions, assumptions, and pricing consistency.
• Follow up proactively to obtain quotes and supporting information within project deadlines.
• Investigate unusual or inconsistent pricing and communicate discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.

Accuracy & Quality Control

• Verify quantities, calculations, scale settings, and other critical estimating inputs.
• Cross-check estimates against project documents to identify omissions, duplication, and inconsistencies.
• Document pricing sources, allowances, assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and unresolved questions.
• Use estimating software and approved tools responsibly, verifying important information against original project documents.

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales and Operations to clarify client expectations, construction requirements, and project details.
• Communicate outstanding questions and potential cost risks early.
• Maintain organized estimating files, quote records, and tracking information.
• Prepare estimates that Project Managers can understand and use without having to reconstruct the reasoning behind the numbers.

Continuous Improvement

• Follow JLV's estimating procedures, templates, and approval requirements.
• Participate in training and apply feedback to improve estimating accuracy and technical knowledge.
• Learn from previous projects and contribute suggestions to improve estimating consistency and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of experience in construction estimating, preconstruction, project coordination, or a related analytical role.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, construction documents, specifications, and details.
• Experience performing material takeoffs, analyzing scope, estimating costs, and reviewing subcontractor pricing.
• Familiarity with estimating software such as Bluebeam, STACK, Ressio, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar tools.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and digital documentation.
• Strong analytical skills, numerical accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Professional written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to investigate problems, ask clear questions, meet deadlines, and take ownership of assigned work.
• A proactive approach to communication, feedback, and continuous learning.

A degree or technical background in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred. Conversational Spanish is an advantage

Why Join JLV Construction?

At JLV, we value Precision, Always Growing, Accountability, Discipline, and Effective Communication. We invest in our employees through competitive compensation, fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, performance-based incentives, and opportunities to develop their technical expertise and advance their careers.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Fuel reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance