Job Title: Division 9 Estimator
Location: Boston MA
Company: JRG Partners Client
Position Overview:
JRG Partners is seeking a skilled and experienced Division 9 Estimator to join our clients team. This role is crucial to project success as the Division 9 Estimator will be responsible for accurately estimating costs related to Division 9 finishes including drywall acoustical ceilings flooring and other specialty finishes. The ideal candidate is highly detailoriented with a strong understanding of Division 9 materials specifications and market costs. This role requires excellent analytical and communication skills to ensure competitive and accurate project bids.
Key Responsibilities:
- Estimating & Bidding: Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for Division 9 project scopes including materials labor equipment and timelines ensuring comprehensive cost breakdowns for client review.
- Material TakeOffs: Perform precise quantity takeoffs for all Division 9 finishes leveraging software tools to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Bid Preparation: Analyze bid documents blueprints and specifications to compile a competitive and complete bid package that meets all project requirements.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing validate scopes of work and build relationships that support project efficiency and costeffectiveness.
- Market Analysis: Monitor and analyze current market conditions supply chain trends and material price fluctuations to inform accurate and competitive estimates.
- Cost Evaluation: Assess labor equipment and other costs in collaboration with the project management team to ensure estimates reflect realistic and achievable budgets.
- Project Handover: Work with project managers to transfer awarded project estimates ensuring all necessary details documents and assumptions are clearly communicated.
Desired Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience estimating Division 9 work with strong knowledge of materials costs and industry standards in areas such as drywall acoustical ceilings and finishes.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with estimating software (e.g. OnScreen Takeoff Bluebeam or similar) and a solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities with a meticulous approach to quantity takeoffs cost estimates and pricing accuracy.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with vendors subcontractors and internal teams.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume for consideration. Please email your resume to JRG Partners at insert application email here. Join an organization committed to excellence and take the next step in your construction estimating career with a leading Division 9 team!