Construction Estimator - L.F. Jennings : Job Details

We are seeking an Estimator to join our excellent team in our Corporate Office, located in Richmond, Virginia. This opportunity is available to candidates with at least three years of experience in corporate interiors construction. 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 and Project Executive of Corporate Interiors. Our candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, have experience with on-screen takeoff programs, and is able to read and interpret drawings. 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 director 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.
• Read and understand project specifications.
• Write RFIs and manage bid information over the course of the bid process.
• Ensure good sub coverage for bids prior to bid day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read plans.
• 1 - 3 years' of construction experience preferred.

L.F. Jennings values and is committed to its team members. L.F. Jennings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. L.F. Jennings is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We value each of our employees and seek to create an environment where they can grow and be successful.

L.F. Jennings, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including a strong bonus program, medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability, voluntary life insurance and AD&D, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer contribution.

Drug testing required.