Construction Estimator - Albertville, AL

Jones Contracting, Inc. provides commercial and industrial services. Jones Contracting leads the industry in design-build and metal buildings. With a home office in Albertville, AL, Jones Contracting provides services not only in Alabama but throughout the Southeast.

Jones Contracting, Inc, is hiring a Construction Estimator for our office.

Our company is not looking for an employee to just fill the position but for an individual that wants to grow with us and become a long-term team member. The ideal candidate will have experience with both public and negotiated bids, track record of success designed as winning bids resulting in profitable jobs.

Responsibilities:

Take Offs

• Gather required information and measurements from site visits and/or plans and specifications
• Develop materials lists and required labor estimates as needed

Sub/Vendor Solicitation

• Develop project-specific subcontractor requirements
• Develop invitation to bid (ITB) document
• As required, identify specific subcontractor to invite
• Communicate with subcontractors as required to obtain sufficient bid coverage
• Ensure bid package changes are communicated to all affected parties.

Develop Estimates and Bids for Construction Projects

• Monitor public bidding postings for projects of interest
• Develop and maintain relationships with decision makers in client companies as well as in targeted business
• Develop bid packages for selected project and submit according to project requirements

Pre-Construction Activities

• Develop project schedules as required
• Conduct buyouts as required to properly resource the awarded project without duplicating scopes
• Prepare subcontracts for review and negotiation as required

Other tasks as required or assigned

Requirements:

• Read and understand plans and specifications
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Must have 5 years of estimating and scheduling experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Proficient using Estimating Software
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to clearly develop and explain the content of bids
• Proficient in Excel and ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets
• Creating budgets and negotiating contracts experience
• Working knowledge of AIA forms and contract terms
• Willingness to travel to remote locations for pre-bid meetings
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and its employees.

Benefits:

We offer competitive pay, 401K matching, Vacation and Holiday Pay.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Construction Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Estimating Software: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction Estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person