Estimator - Site Development/Construction

W. Jackson & Sons Construction Co.

ESTIMATOR




W. Jackson & Sons Construction Co. has been a leader in the construction industry for over 35 years.  Since 1972, W. Jackson & Sons has been “breaking new ground”, both literally and figuratively.  With offices in Pompano Beach, Tampa & Port St. Lucie, Florida, the Company employs over 300 highly experienced personnel.  We provide a broad spectrum of construction services including:

 

Design/Build

Construction Management

Road and Highway Construction

Water Distribution, Wastewater & Collection Systems

Total Site Development



SUMMARY:

Experienced Design/Build-type estimating position for individual routinely performing large workload consisting of difficult estimates on mid-to-large size projects based on conceptual information.  Routinely called upon to use judgment & historical assemblies cost information & meet stringent deadlines.  Individual works on projects from conception, through design and permitting providing information to clients to make informed decisions on how to improve their projects, proforma and overall success.


JOB DUTIES:

Prepare preliminary cost studies to determine the feasibility of intended projects, including the analysis of different site plans, general analysis of different construction designs and methods as well as governmental requirements.  Preliminary estimates are typically based on conceptual information, and the individual will need to utilize the input of the design professionals and subcontractors in the formulation of these estimates.

Perform Design Cost Control - Create, in concert with the design professionals and key subcontractors, the construction specifications to be used in generating the final construction drawings for design/build projects.

Formal Budget Preparation - Prepare final construction estimates of the project once it is fully designed, focusing on bid document interpretation and clarification during the formal estimate process. Perform plan review and generate trade summaries.  Individual will work with subcontractors and design professionals to resolve all issues related to estimate.  Receive, organize and qualify subcontractor proposals to determine "low", "qualified" subcontractors.  Prepare formal estimate in Heavy Construction System Specialists estimating software. Prepare estimate related presentation-grade documents (qualification, exclusions, allowances, alternates, value engineering, line item breakdown, etc.) for presentation to client(s).

Value Engineering - Effectively evaluate construction systems and methods for alternate solutions to budget constraints, including the research necessary to understand, organize, price and present same suggestions to client.

Project Buyout Procedures - Perform subcontractor buyout procedures, including subcontractor comparison spreadsheet, writing letters of intent, writing subcontractors and preparing a buyout recap sheet.

Client Presentations - Assist in presentations to client by providing cost analysis, informational items and value engineering cost savings suggestions. 

Client Negotiations- Evaluate and present cost analysis information to principals for formulation of business decisions and negotiating position.  Assist in negotiation process by providing job specific information to substantiate cost estimate to client.

Project Schedules- Present scheduling options/analysis focusing on client requirements relative to production, material submittal and approval, procurement, and governmental regulatory approval and permitting.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 
Four year college degree in construction related field, or commensurate experience;
Plus a minimum of four years (full time) construction cost estimating related experience in addition to the college degree.


Please Reference "ESTIMATOR" when submitting resume'.
Email resume' to jzisk@wjsonsco.com