Estimate Admin - Land Development

What LJA has to offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

• Employee‑owned, client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

As a Pay Estimate Administrator at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for preparation and processing of contractor pay estimates in accordance with the terms of the construction contract. This includes processing received pay estimates, generating change orders when necessary, preparing and distributing pay estimate documents at the beginning of a project, and communicating with internal project managers and external contractors regarding the status of estimates.

• Receive and process pay estimates in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Project Manager/Project Team regarding any items needed to process estimates.
• Communicate with external contractors to request necessary documentation or to provide pay estimate status.
• Prepare and distribute change orders if necessary.
• Maintain pay estimate templates and documents.
• Maintain tracking of pay estimates and change orders.
• Prepare Certificate of Completion for final pay estimates.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of pay estimate requirements present in each individual contract document.
• Generate pay estimate information packet for contractors at project start.
• Attend and participate in department status meetings.

• Associate’s degree preferred.

• 2+ years of experience (construction and/or engineering field preferred).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients and internal employees.
• Strong proofreading, writing, and formatting skills.
• Ability to read and understand contract requirements.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support.
• Family Support:
  Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support:
  Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses:
  Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact:
  Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development:
  Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth:
  Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.