Project Estimator

PROJECT ESTIMATOR

Baton Rouge, LA

$100,000 to $110,000

*** please email your resume to bmasterson@lucasjamestalent.com ***

About the Role

The Commercial Project Estimator is a key member of the Pre-Construction Department, responsible for preparing accurate, well-documented project estimates for executive review. This role calls for a sharp communicator with a close eye for detail and a real sense of urgency — someone who can manage bid documents, subcontractor solicitation, and takeoffs from initial scope review all the way through project buyout.

What You'll Do

Bid Document Management

· Obtain bid documents and packages; review and understand the full scope of the project

· Track addenda updates, modifications, and notifications to subcontractors

Subcontractor Solicitation

· Solicit subcontractor bids and supplier quotes

· Send invitations to bid to qualified subcontractors that fit the project scope

· Contact approved manufacturers to obtain material pricing

Estimate Development

· Build out the estimate workbook and flag required action items

· Perform quantity takeoffs

· Price self-performed items, including labor, equipment, and materials

Pre-Bid Meetings & Job Site Visits

· Attend pre-bid meetings as designated in the specifications

· Document existing site conditions

· Identify jobsite logistics and requirements

Pre-Bid Coordination

· Send bid RFIs to the design team for clarification

· Verify subcontractor scope of work

· Coordinate jobsite access, logistics, and requirements with subcontractors

Composing the Final Estimate & Bid

· Collect subcontractor quotes

· Review subcontractor scope of work to ensure there are no gaps or overlaps

· Input subcontractor and supplier quotes into the estimate workbook

Project Buyout & Turnover

· Assist in final review of subcontractor and supplier quotes prior to subcontract issuance

· Assist in writing subcontracts and purchase orders

· Assist in creating job cost codes and schedules of values

· Take part in Estimating-to-Project Management turnover meetings

What You Bring

· Strong communicator with close attention to detail and a real sense of urgency around deadlines

· Proven experience preparing commercial construction estimates from bid through buyout

· Comfortable performing quantity takeoffs and pricing self-performed work

· Skilled at reviewing subcontractor and supplier scope to catch gaps or overlaps

· Strong organizational skills across multiple concurrent bids and deadlines

· Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience