Senior Construction Estimator JLV Construction - 4.6 New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $90,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid training Fuel reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Analysis skills Construction industry experience Mentoring Organizational skills Scope management Full Job Description About the Role JLV Construction is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing residential construction team. This is a hands-on senior estimating position, not a traditional estimating management role. You'll personally estimate substantial residential projects while serving as a senior technical resource to a small team of estimators. JLV is a New Orleans-based construction company completing approximately $25 million in annual construction volume , with projects generally starting around $250,000 . Our work includes restoration, rebuilds, renovations, additions, new construction, historic properties, new installations and other major residential projects. We're looking for someone who can work independently, understand residential construction deeply, identify scope and pricing risks, and provide experienced technical guidance to the estimating team.

Compensation & Benefits Base Salary:

$65,000-$75,000 Additional compensation includes: $7,000 annual allowance (Gas, Mileage, Phone Allowance) Performance bonus of up to 10% of base salary Paid vacation PTO Paid training Advancement opportunities What We're Looking For 5+ years of construction estimating experience , primarily in residential construction. Experience with substantial residential renovations, restoration, rebuilds, additions or new construction. Experience with projects around $250K+ preferred . Strong understanding of residential construction, materials, labor and subcontractor pricing. Strong blueprint, plan-reading and scope-analysis skills. Ability to independently develop and review complete estimates. Ability to identify scope gaps, inconsistencies and potential cost risks. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently. Experience mentoring or reviewing other estimators is a plus. What You'll Do Prepare detailed estimates and quantity takeoffs for substantial residential projects. Estimate restoration, rebuilds, renovations, additions, new construction and other residential work. Review plans, specifications and scopes to identify missing or unclear work. Develop labor, material and subcontractor pricing. Review subcontractor proposals for scope, completeness and pricing. Identify potential cost, scope and constructability risks before projects are finalized. Work with the Sales Director during project discovery and preconstruction. Provide preliminary budgets and estimating guidance. Help prioritize estimating assignments within the estimating team. Provide technical guidance and review to other estimators. Participate in estimating-to-Operations project handoffs. Compare estimated costs with actual project performance and help improve future estimates. Help develop consistent estimating procedures, templates and standards. Why Join JLV? You'll be joining a growing New Orleans construction company where your experience will have a direct impact. This is an opportunity to work on substantial residential projects, become a senior technical resource within a small estimating team, and help improve how JLV estimates and delivers its work.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Fuel reimbursement Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of professional construction estimating experience do you have? How many of those years have been primarily focused on residential construction? What types of residential projects have you estimated, and what is the typical project size you have worked with? What is the largest residential project you have personally estimated from start to finish? Please provide the approximate project value. Briefly describe your current or most recent estimating responsibilities. Have you provided technical guidance, reviewed estimates, trained, or mentored other estimators? If yes, briefly describe your experience.

Work Location:

In person