Estimator

Estimator

JANSON is recognized for delivering service-excellence through a disciplined approach of listening, thoughtful problem-solving, and execution. We are passionate about our work and committed to taking care of our customers, our employees, and our partners.

If you are driven to make a meaningful impact, support our customers’ missions, and advance your professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, we invite you to explore opportunities to join the JANSON team.

Position Summary

The Estimator supports the multi-site program by developing, validating, and maintaining project cost estimates from early design through construction. This role works closely with the Project Managers, design/A&E team, procurement, finance, contractors, and vendors to establish reliable budgets, evaluate design decisions, identify cost risks, and support change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop ROM, conceptual, design-development, and preconstruction estimates for each site.
• Establish and maintain project budgets aligned with approved scope and design.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and detailed cost analysis for construction, finishes, millwork, graphics, equipment, and other project components.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, engineers, contractors, vendors, and procurement to validate pricing assumptions.
• Maintain standardized estimating templates and cost benchmarks across the 12-site program.
• Compare actual project costs against estimates and incorporate lessons learned into future site forecasts.
• Lead value-engineering exercises and evaluate cost impacts of design alternatives.
• Review GC/subcontractor bids for completeness, scope alignment, exclusions, and cost reasonableness.
• Support bid leveling and contractor/vendor negotiations.
• Develop independent cost estimates for proposed change orders and validate contractor pricing.
• Identify budget risks, scope gaps, allowances, contingencies, and potential cost exposure.
• Support Project Managers and Finance/Cost Control with forecasting and cost-to-complete information.
• Track market pricing and escalation that could affect future program sites.

 Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or accounting.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of general construction, project management, or hands-on field experience.
• Alternative: Equivalent field experience (such as transitioning from a trade or assistant role) can sometimes substitute for a formal degree. 

Technical skills

• Blueprints: Ability to read and interpret complex architectural drawings, structural plans, and technical specifications.
• Software: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and industry-specific tools like Bluebeam, Procore (preferred).
• Math & Analysis: Advanced arithmetic and quantitative skills to calculate material volumes, labor hours, equipment costs, and waste factors.
• Scope Understanding: Skill in recognizing scope gaps, pricing risk factors, and evaluating subcontractor bids.   

Certifications (Preferred)

• PE: Certified Professional Estimator via the American Society of Professional Estimators.
• CEP: Certified Estimating Professional via the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Clear writing and verbal skills to present cost summaries and negotiate with vendors and clients. 
• Detail-Oriented: High precision to prevent costly calculation errors.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple overlapping project deadlines under pressure. 

Benefits at JANSON

JANSON provides a competitive benefits package with all the things we love and need:

• Competitive base salary
• Hybrid work flexibility
• 401K with matching incentive
• Short and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

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