Assistant Estimator

WHO ARE WE?

With over 40,000 units completed, Fortune-Johnson is the premier contractor for building multifamily projects in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Our construction projects showcase a wide range of product types, including garden-style apartments, retirement communities, student housing, high-density, and mixed-use developments. Fortune-Johnson takes pride in our industry-leading record of completing assignments on time and within budget.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Fortune-Johnson General Contractors is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that embraces ambiguity, thinks big, and brings their own uncompromising standards of excellence. This person’s primary role will be a learner. This applies equally to the project administration, field activities and physical nature of construction to begin developing leadership skills. This position and expectations to advance will be based on mastering these responsibilities.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Communication: effectively communicate with subcontractors about the project and scope of work.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of the common materials in our projects
• Gather, calculate, and compile data for conceptual estimates
• Assist estimator with reviewing and leveling subcontractor quotes for project estimates
• Read and become familiar with contract documents, shop drawing processes, and blueprints
• Execute follow-up correspondence to assist in project tasks.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients
• Other ad hoc reporting as necessary
  
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• 0-2 years of experience
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent team player who is comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Ability to maintain focus while working in a high level, fast paced environment.
• Ability to effectively organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
  
  

Benefits

Fortune-Johnson General Contractors offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity for career advancement in a team-oriented environment.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Leave
  
  

Our goal at Fortune-Johnson is to recruit, hire, and maintain a diverse workforce. Equal employment opportunity is good business as well as being the law and applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, termination, compensation, and benefits.

Fortune-Johnson 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.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Fortune-Johnson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Fortune-Johnson.