Estimator - Residential Construction - Full-time

Peter Johnson Builders 

Estimator - Residential Construction 

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. Qualified candidates must be willing / able to commute to the Charlottesville area. 

Peter Johnson Builders is a company focused on high end, architecturally-designed custom homes and remodels, and we are looking for a talented and motivated Estimator to oversee and control the pre construction process.The ideal candidate is a growing professional and team player that can perform in an administrative capacity and support the pre construction department as required. 

This is a support position where the candidate will have the opportunity to take part in every aspect of the pre construction process. The candidate will take a construction project from concept to contract. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage pre-construction process for effective customer relationships, internal efficiencies and company profitability. 
• Coordinate work across multiple departments, subcontractors and engineering consultants.
• Communicate with Designers/Customers for clarification of project scope of work.
• Read and understand design documents including blueprints, specifications, and project manuals. 
• Contribute to cost estimates and bid solicitations by performing quantity takeoffs.
• Manage opportunities and proposals in coordination with Business Development.
• Contribute to cost estimates utilizing trade partner budgets and quotes, as well as unit pricing.
• Conduct project Kick-off, department review, and management review meetings.
• Maintain trade partner relationships and develop relationships with new trade partners (subcontractors and vendors). 
• Interface professionally with trade partners, architects, engineers, city and county officials, clients, and consultants. 
• Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to design documents. 
• Procure Project Permits from local municipalities 

Qualifications: 

• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Excel Google Docs 
• Bachelor's Degree in construction, engineering, architecture, accounting, business preferred
• 5 years of experience as an estimator or Project manager in the residential sector.
• High level of competence and aptitude is required in administration and communication. Additional industry specific skills are a plus. 
• Congenial attitude, willing to take delegation, interested in learning and contributing, reliable and professional. 
• Self-motivated, works well in a team environment, and can also be content working in relative solitude on detailed and technical tasks. 

Compensation: 

• $80,000 - $90,000 based on experience 
• Project Bonuses based on project profitability 
• Medical 
• 401k with 3% match 
• PTO