Construction Estimator

Job Description

We are seeking a Corporate Interiors Estimator to join our excellent team located in Richmond, Virginia . This opportunity is available to candidates with five or more years of experience. The Estimator will work on our interiors projects and will represent L.F. Jennings as a member of the Preconstruction Department, managing the bidding process for our clients, under the oversight of the Director of Preconstruction.

Our candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, have experience with on-screen takeoff programs, and is able to read and interpret drawings. The will have bid work, scoped work, been awarded work, the ability to read all construction documents, be familiar with the RFI process, have excellent written and verbal communication. Through excellent communication skills, relationship development, organization, and by anticipating the needs of a project, the Estimator will maintain strong relationships with clients, designers, and the subcontractor community.

Responsibilities :

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in different stages of development.
• Produce comprehensive bids for various projects, ensuring proper coverage of the scope of work and taking responsibility for bid dates, compiling bid information on bid day, properly qualifying the project, and compiling the proposal for the client.
• Maintain contacts in the industry and keep apprised of market conditions that may affect L.F. Jennings’ product offerings, including pricing and scheduling factors.
• Report to the VP level directly within the department and Preconstruction Managers as assigned.
• Manage the buyout process once a project is awarded.
• Understand the different trades and the scopes of work associated with those trades.
• Perform takeoffs for various trade work.
• Understand and be able to apply unit costs for various trade work.
• Write scopes and confirm that subcontractors include proper scopes in their bids.
• Compile bids into complete bid proposals.
• Write qualifications for projects on which you are assigned.
• Read and understand technical drawings including Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Civil drawings.
• Read and understand project specifications.
• Write RFI’s and manage bid information over the course of the bid process.
• Ensure good sub coverage for bids prior to bid day.

We offer a competitive base salary, a strong bonus program and a generous benefits package.

L.F. Jennings, Inc. values its diverse employee pool. It is the policy of L.F. Jennings, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Bring yourself to work!

L.F. Jennings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug testing required.