Estimator Planner

Job Summary:

Perform walking, planning, cost estimation, and scheduling for all service order projects. This includes writing . proposals, designing projects, obtaining subcontractor bids, monitoring projects, and providing interim and final inspections of all service order projects.

Primary Job Functions:

• Prepares and estimates budget costs for construction by studying plans and specifications. 
• Evaluates offers to purchase by site requirements, additions, and costing changes. 
• Resolves cost differences by analyzing and collecting info. 
• Writes up and presents budgets, reports, and project plans. 
• Develops bids for construction projects. 
• Works closely with architects and other professionals. 
• Schedules meetings with clients, site managers, and staff. 
• Navigates and understands building codes. 
• Processes paperwork and travels to building sites as required. 
• Monitors construction processes. 
• Stays up to date with safety codes and improvements in construction. 

Education, Experience and Certification 

• High school diploma required
• Require 2 years of construction estimating and project management
• Prefer a certification in building codes and estimating 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience as an estimator or similar position 
• Familiarity with financials and project management principles 
• In depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas 
• Exquisite math and IT ability with analytical mindset 
• Proficient in relevant software for estimating. 
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities  
• Excellent organizational skills 

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.  

J&J Worldwide Services CBRE Government and Defense Business is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles.  This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.

Due to compliance requirements imposed by a federal contract, this position may be filled by U.S. Persons only. U.S. Persons includes: U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, individuals granted refugee status in the U.S., and individuals granted asylum in the U.S.  

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. Requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job. 

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN J&J WORLDWIDE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH J&J WORLDWIDE SERVICES.