Construction Estimator

The JF Petroleum Group stands as a premier leader in the North American fueling infrastructure industry, offering comprehensive turn-key solutions for distribution, construction, and service needs. We serve a diverse clientele including retail fueling stations, commercial and government fleets, and emergency power customers.

The Construction Estimator will support all departments to derive project estimates. Responsibilities will include reviewing blueprints, specifications, and related documents, gathering subcontractor proposals, calculating project costs, and building project estimates. The Estimator will be involved in all preconstruction activities inclusive of project prospecting, attendance at pre-bid meetings, and vendor/subcontractor selection. Additionally, the estimator will work with project managers to ensure awarded project cost is managed against the estimated value.

• Perform accurate quantity take offs from plans and specification
• Obtain quotes and define scope of work for subcontractors and vendors
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Explore documentation in order to gain a deep understanding of the project requirements
• Build and maintain long term relationships with key Customers
• Build and maintain long term relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers
• Visit Site and Attend onsite pre-bid meetings as necessary to prepare bid
• Coordination with Director of Construction on scheduling and capacity constraints
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates by planning, producing a work schedule
• Negotiation and buyout with subcontractors
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; plans for additional resources; develops realistic action plans
• Perform additional assignments per Supervisor’s direction
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Understand Cost Trend and price volatility of parts, material, resources