Construction Estimating Engineer

Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. is seeking an Estimating Engineer to assist the estimating staff in the preparation of project estimates. Voted “Best Place to Work” for the past 7 years in a row, JJA is a dynamic, fun environment with significant career opportunities to further grow and develop professionally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform quantity take-offs and manage scope and statements.

Attend estimating meetings.

Assist with affirmative action good-faith efforts as required.

Make phone calls as required to obtain bidding status of Primes and subcontractors prior to bid day.

Meet with project owners and/or Senior Estimators to review job conditions for private estimates.

Solicit sub-contractor and material pricing and copy/send bid information as required.

Assist staff in determining equipment needs, solicit pricing, and calculating labor estimates.

Attend pre-bid meetings.

Assist in the review of subcontractor quotes prior to bid.

Assist the Coordinator with bid day preparation, delivering bids, and posting bid results and communicating results to subcontractors as necessary.

Assist with sub-contractor and supplier database management.

Assist with updating material and subcontractor sources.

Attend in-house pre-construction meetings, seminars, and training programs.

Enhance relationships with customers and manufacturer-suppliers.

Maintain effective communications with internal & external customers.

NOTE: These duties listed are meant to describe the general scope of the work. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs within the organization.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

BS or BA degree preferably in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited college.

Prior experience in Earthwork, Concrete, and Utility takeoff is a plus.

Experience with Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, Trimble Business Center, or AGTEK.

Basic understanding of AutoCAD.

Ability to work in a pressure environment and to meet deadlines.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Knowledge in the general construction industry.

Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.

Strong work ethic.

OTHER:

Ability to work overtime on an as needed basis.

General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, bending.

Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

WHY JOIN JJA:

Joseph J. Albanese is a family-owned construction business established and based in Santa Clara, California since 1955. With approximately 1000 employees, the company has been instrumental in developing Silicon Valley by performing site / structural concrete, demo, grading and paving for many of the outstanding projects in Northern California. Our core values of Safety, People, Quality and Truth! JJA utilizes BIM and other cutting-edge technology to verify constructability and to communicate complex project geometries to field professionals. We offer competitive pay and benefits. See some of our highlighted projects on our website at www.jjalbanese.com.

Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.