Industrial Preconstruction Estimator

Industrial Preconstruction Estimator

The Jamar Company is a solution-focused specialty services provider with a strong regional presence and national reach. We deliver dependable, industry-leading results through innovation, safety, and field leadership. Our diverse and passionate team thrives on collaboration, values relationships, and is committed to making a positive impact. We're driven by growth, excellence, and the belief that the best ideas come from diverse perspectives.

Before steel goes up, before crews mobilize, before anyone on site knows what's coming—you've already shaped the entire project. As an Industrial Preconstruction Estimator with our Preconstruction team, you operate in the high-stakes space where ideas harden into strategy. You dissect drawings, decode specs, model risk, and engineer cost paths that turn possibility into executable reality. You negotiate the right partners, analyze the hidden traps, challenge assumptions, and forge the plan that determines how smoothly everything unfolds in the field.

You're the unseen strategist behind every successful build—designing clarity from complexity and handing off a roadmap precise enough to trust and flexible enough to win.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate, timely proposals by following established policies and procedures. Ensure all submissions align with project objectives, scope, and budget targets.
• Utilize and maintain the centralized cost-estimating database by following formal SOPs to ensure consistent use of historical data and standardized estimating practices.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for large, complex, multi-discipline projects at all stages—from conceptual and budgetary planning to comprehensive take-offs and pricing. Lead project meetings and review schedules to gain a full understanding of agreements and work scope.
• Collect, review, and analyze project information, including equipment drawings, schedules, material lists, submittals, specifications, and related documentation to support accurate estimating.
• Provide ongoing support to project management throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the preconstruction team and Industrial leadership to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies, cost savings, and enhanced customer value.
• Analyze project data and metrics to determine requirements and prepare complex proposals for review and approval by project management.
• Manage incoming and outgoing construction drawings, maintaining detailed logs throughout preconstruction until handoff to the execution team.
• Negotiate competitive pricing with vendors, service providers, and subcontractors; obtain and evaluate multiple quotes to select the most advantageous offers.
• Conduct economic feasibility reviews for changes or adjustments to cost estimates, assess project risks, and resolve cost discrepancies as needed.
• Investigate and recommend improvements alongside Industrial leadership to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer value.
• Foster a collaborative, communicative team environment, supporting regular meetings, transparent reporting, and consistent feedback. Communicate clearly and professionally with architects, engineers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Must meet at least one of the following minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field, OR
  • Two-year degree in Mechanical or CAD Drafting, OR
  • 5 years or more of industrial construction experience
• Three years or more of estimating experience with a thorough understanding of industrial mechanical systems, equipment, drawings, specifications, and techniques, is required.
• Previous project management experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and industry-related estimating software, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.

Other Details:

• This position will report regularly in person to…