Estimate Admin - Land Development

Position: Pay 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.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We're guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• 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

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Pay Estimate Administrator at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible forfor preparation and processing of contractor pay estimates in accordance with the terms of the construction contract and related items including: processing received pay estimates, generating change orders if necessary in order to process, preparation and distribution of pay estimate documents at the beginning of a project;

and communication with internal project managers and external contractors regarding the status of estimates.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Receive and process pay estimates in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Project Manager/Project Team regarding any items needed in order to process estimates.
• Communicate with external contractors to request necessary documentation, or to communicate 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 estimates requirements present in each individual contract document.
• Generate pay estimate information packet for contractors at project start.
• Attend and participate in department status meetings.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

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

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• 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.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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