Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Estimator is the core of the estimating department, a well-rounded professional with solid trade knowledge and the ability to take a project through the full estimate process with standard oversight. You know the work, you know the tools, and you're reliable. This role requires both technical competence and strong contractor engagement skills, and it's the foundation from which more senior roles are built.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare complete, accurate estimates for construction projects across relevant trades and disciplines
• Qualify subcontractor scope and pricing, ensuring appropriate coverage and competitive bids
• Reach out to and manage relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the bid process
• Utilize department estimating tools and software to produce organized, consistent estimate packages
• Coordinate with Lead Estimators and Sr. Estimators on scope questions, trade gaps, or project-specific challenges
• Meet project deadlines and communicate proactively when timelines are at risk
• Continuously build knowledge of trades, materials, and construction methods relevant to company project types

Skills & Competencies

• Trade Knowledge, Solid understanding of the trades and systems commonly encountered in project estimates
• Scope Qualification, Can assess a subcontractor's bid for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project scope
• Contractor Engagement, Proactively builds coverage and follows up persistently to ensure participation
• Attention to Detail, Produces estimates that are thorough and well-organized
• Reliability, Dependable on deadlines and consistent in output quality

• High School diploma/GED, required
• 3+ years of experience in construction estimating or a closely related field
• Working knowledge of multiple trades commonly associated with the company's project portfolio
• Experience qualifying subcontractor bids and scopes of work
• Proficiency with estimating software and tools
• Strong verbal communication skills, particularly for contractor outreach and follow-up
• Ability to manage multiple active estimates simultaneously
• Must be able to meet company’s employment requirements, which includes passing a drug screen, background check, and MVR, if driving for the company
• Physical Requirements: include occasional lifting/carrying of 10 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Company offerings:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health benefits (including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability)
• Life insurance-company provided
• Paid training for field personnel
• Uniforms provided for field personnel

*JF Construction Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.