Construction Cost Estimator

Construction Cost Estimator

Salary Range: 40k-60k

General Accountabilities

• Travels to job sites to gather information on materials needed and labor required.
• Analyzes specifications and technical documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Confers with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on cost estimates.
• Prepares cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Assesses cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Sets up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Reviews material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
• Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Evaluates a product's cost-effectiveness or profitability.
• Recommends ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• Experience: At least 2 years' experience as a construction cost estimator.
• Certifications/Licenses: Project Management, Construction Management, or On-site File experience, OSHA 10 Hour
• Bilingual (Spanish)- a plus

Skills

• Blue Beam
• Plan Swift
• Google Work Space
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Xactimate
• Critical thinking
• Judgment and decision making
• Active listening

Role Description

We seek to immediately onboard a full-time Construction Cost Estimator to join our team offering a flexible schedule.

The Construction Cost Estimator will prepare and submit accurate cost estimates for construction projects, review plans and specifications, create quantity take-offs, and manage project budgets. This is a flexible on-site role located in Lafayette, LA. Will require travel to job sites and meetings with clients and subcontractors.

Company Description

A&J Superior Construction LLC is a construction company based in Lafayette, Louisiana, that specializes in building high-quality homes and commercial structures. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients and completing each project on time and within budget. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are passionate about construction and committed to excellence.