Construction Estimator- Project Engineer

JM Construction Offices in Carmel by the Sea are seeking a Construction Estimator

2-5 years experience either in the field in the trades or in construction project management.

Must be familiar and have basic working knowledge of Bluebeam and Excel.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the project manager and project team with estimating,project documentation and control, job cost accounting, scheduling, and construction supervision efforts.
Join us as our Project Estimator to support the Project Management team in the pre-construction and construction phases of multiple projects Nationwide from our offices in Carmel. The Project Estimatorwill also provide administrative support to office management. The position presents a unique and wide range of opportunities for you to utilize your great communication and organizational skills and work with a great team in Carmel by the Sea!
We value your talents and skills, come grow your career with our vibrant team.

Essential Functions-Coordinator

Strong support of Contract Management, accounts payable, receivable, job cost coding, billing, and invoice processing for multiple projects.
Assistance with drafting and administration of monthly project reporting to internal and external clients
Preparation of project status reports, compiling, maintaining, and evaluating project logs and supporting information for inclusion
into monthly reports
Attend team meetings as well as owner and design meetings
Meeting notes/minutes production. Agenda maintenance.
Primary responsibility for maintaining share drive data storage systems for projects
Schedule meetings in Outlook and provide meeting and event support, including catering and other special arrangements
Compile presentations and reports including printing, binding, dissemination
Tracking of insurance certificates, and Lien Release logs
Handle projects that may be confidential and time sensitive
Office management, coordinate travel for the project team, and prepare expense reports
Work at jobsite location as needed
Payroll administration, Certified Payroll clerking, assistance to Accounting Manger

Responsibilities-Project Assistant

Able to perform all essential Entry Level/Intern Project Engineer responsibilities
Attend and document project meetings (write minutes)
Set up and maintain electronic filing system
Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications, and logs
Assist with preparation of CPM schedules
Assist with updating and maintaining master CPM schedule
Evaluate and understand basic construction means and methods
Maintain a site-specific safety plan and pre-task planning process, including audits, meeting, training, etc.
Distribute all documents to subcontractors and maintain document logs
Review, analyze, and transmit submittals
Prepare and maintain submittal logs and procurement log
Perform expediting functions
Cost code and/or verify correct codes on time sheets
Code Accounts Payable Workflows as assigned
Verify original estimate quantities for labor cost reports
Report quantities in place and maintain labor cost report
Prepare and document extra work orders
Review and assemble change order submittals and quantity surveys
Maintain a Quality Management system
Maintain progress photo album
Compile contracts close out documents (O&M manuals, as-builts, etc.)
Maintain record set drawings, ASI and As Built Revisions
Document punch list work
Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

1-3 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent
Construction related internship experience preferred
1-3 years experience using Excel, Outlook, and Word
Basic understanding of construction cost accounting
Basic estimating and scheduling skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
Effective organizational skills
Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
Ability to use independent judgment, self-starting

Extra Valued Skills

Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus
MS Project, P6, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, SketchUp skills a plus