Commercial Construction Estimator

As a Commercial Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for determining the total cost of construction projects. Your responsibilities include conducting thorough research, analyzing data, and interpreting plans and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates. This position requires a strong understanding of the construction process, excellent mathematical skills, and the ability to negotiate contracts effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze blueprints, plans, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Present prepared estimates for use by management in planning and organizing project budgets.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Use computer software to calculate estimates and evaluate a project’s financial feasibility.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a construction estimator.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with computer software for job costing or estimating.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Great attention to detail.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant field is a plus.

Typical Work Environment

· Setting: Active construction sites.

· Workload: Fast-paced, with multiple concurrent projects.

· Focus: Minimizing operational disruption while meeting strict safety and quality standards.

In business for almost 25 years, J2 Solutions is a Commercial and Healthcare General Contractor and Project Management company located in Venice, Florida. We believe the work we do matters! Every day we do our best to make a real difference for the people that live and work in our community.

Our team is second to none! There’s a reason why we’ve been voted Business of the Year 3 times, winner of Remodeling Magazines BIG 50, 6-time recipient of the Gulf Coast Observers Top 500 and winner of the Herald Tribune's Best Places to Work for the last 10 years running!