Assist in the development of detailed estimates at different levels of completion. This includes determining labor, material and equipment costs for multiple disciplines Including:
- Calculate complete takeoff of scope of work
- Solicit pricing from qualified vendors and subcontractors.
- Assist in the leveling of subcontractor and vendor bids.
- Develop a holistic strategy for each project from concept to construction. Determine areas for self-perform trades, material selection and areas for value engineering. Support the self-perform groups, materials team and manufacturing team with project information, quantities, submittal information and delivery sequencing.
- Assist in the management of a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
- Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
- Identify cost trends to assist company in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
- Required Skills & Experience
- 2-5 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably in multi-family Industry.
- Knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement and LEAN Construction methods.
- Passion for quality design and estimate completion.
Experience in estimating Roofing, Siding, Fire, Flood, large ground up and large renovations projects.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Highly motivated self-starter with aspirations for career growth.
- Ability to work in a team environment with initiative to execute on self-guided, special initiative projects.
- Drive towards results, ability to proactively identify risks and escalate effectively.
- Strong verbal, written and graphic communication skills, ability to effectively work and communicate across large cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem solver, and communicator.
- Flexibility to evolve with various tasks and directions as new projects and initiatives unfold.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding, dynamic work-environment.
- Detail-Oriented personality with strong organizational skills.
- Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.
- Ability to multi-task & work on multiple projects concurrently
J National – Your Reliable Partner in Residential Repair Services
Founded in 2000 and inspired by the vast construction experience of its founder, Jay Katav, J National has been committed to providing exceptional residential, commercial and multifamily general contracting services to property management companies and homeowners. Having worked more than 20 years for a construction company, J National is here for you whatever your needs might be!
From the inception of J National, Jay has been committed to making certain that his customers receive unmatched quality materials and service at an affordable price. Although there are more than 50 employees at J National, Jay and his wife Maggie, remain engaged in each aspect of the various projects undertaken in order to ensure that his vision and legacy are continued.
Building and maintaining trusting relationships and providing quality work at a competitive price is the firm foundation upon which J National is built. We are a team-oriented group of knowledgeable, creative and talented professionals in the construction industry. We reinforce the special qualities of each of our employees and contractors to perform up to our own high standards. Our company is here 24/7 for your all your day to day property emergency service requests. Our techs are are licensed in Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC.
Our team members, from estimating, planning and executing your renovation, to repairs or maintenance, take professional integrity seriously. We will do what it takes to get and keep your trust by demanding of ourselves the best workmanship and strictest adherence to enhancing the value of your property.
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