Estimator​/Project Manager Construction- JOC

Staples Construction is looking for an Estimator/Project Manager with Public Works and/or JOC experience. This role will work out of the Salinas, CA office. This position is full‑time with great benefits. The ideal candidate has working experience with JOC or RSMeans estimating.

Provide overall management of construction projects from initial scope development through final acceptance by client. Provide and/or lead and coordinate full estimating services on Job Order Contract (JOC) projects of all scopes and sizes. The Project Manager must possess a great attitude, proper skills, and the ambition to fulfill the essential functions listed below.

• Outstanding client services through all phases of the project life cycle (pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction close‑out).
• The ability to accurately budget and financially forecast for cost‑to‑complete.
• Navigating regulatory requirements and the permitting process.
• Generate and maintain detailed project schedules and updates for all types of projects.
• Manage the material procurement process.
• Prepare comprehensive scopes of work with appropriate exhibits.
• Review and understand contracts and subcontracts terms and conditions.
• Analyze plans and specifications for constructability and sequencing.
• Prepare and accurately maintain project documentation and records, including RFI’s, logs, job reports, meeting minutes, submittals, change order requests, correspondence, etc.
• Generate pay applications, cash flow, and revenue projections.
• Oversee the subcontractor selection and buy‑out process.
• Monitor the superintendent’s job performance for adherence to schedules, contract terms, and safety procedures.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Consistently meet or exceed deadlines required for each project.
• Manage several complex issues or problems simultaneously.
• Provide client contact to assess the scope of work and resources required to successfully complete the project.
• Prepare complete estimate for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, contracting, etc.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and manhour figures.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre‑bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back‑up estimate figures.
• Track awarded contracts as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring materials, etc.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Position has direct profit and loss responsibility.
• Perform additional assignments per Management’s direction.

• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
• Great communication skills – ability to communicate goals, expectations, and ensure accountability to those expectations.
• Previous business line financial accountability experience.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills; must be able to effectively communicate with tact and poise.
• Ability to manage and mentor the project support team.
• Must have people skills and be flexible with different types of personalities.
• Possess the ability to estimate projects with minimal specifications.
• Provide detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, contracting, etc.
• Ability to coordinate with other team members and be accountable for project proposals, construction, and wrap‑up.
• Must be organized, disciplined, and have excellent planning skills.
• Must have an unrestricted driver’s license.
• Excellent Office Suite skills, specifically Excel, Word and MS Project.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Administration is…