Commercial Construction Estimator

J2 Solutions, Inc. is a full-service construction manager based in Venice, Florida, dedicated to delivering outstanding professional construction services to businesses and organizations in the community. The company’s commercial division, opened in 2003, manages a wide range of projects, including office build-outs, retail, medical, dental, restaurant, and food-service facilities, with a strong focus on healthcare remodeling inside hospitals. J2 Solutions has experienced steady revenue growth since the commercial division’s inception, reflecting its commitment to elevating industry standards for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Led by principals with Civil Engineering degrees from the University of Florida and experience on projects up to $8 million, the team emphasizes ethical conduct, professional accountability, and deep expertise. The company invests heavily in ongoing education and systems improvement to anticipate client needs and deliver high-quality, reliable construction services.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze blueprints, plans, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Present prepared estimates for use by management in planning and organizing project budgets.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Use computer software to calculate estimates and evaluate a project’s financial feasibility.

• 5 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with computer software for job costing or estimating.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Great attention to detail.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant field is a plus.

• Workload
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  Fast-paced, with multiple concurrent projects.
• Focus
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  Minimizing operational disruption while meeting strict safety and quality standards.

These duties reflect the physical expectations required to successfully manage healthcare construction projects in active, occupied environments.

• Site Mobility — Move throughout active hospital facilities, including patient corridors, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and construction zones; navigate tight or occupied spaces while maintaining infection control boundaries.
• Standing & Walking — Spend extended periods on construction sites conducting inspections, coordinating work, and meeting with hospital staff and subcontractors.
• Lifting & Carrying — Occasionally lift, carry, or move materials, small tools, plans, or equipment up to 25 lbs as needed for site reviews or coordination.
• Climbing & Accessing Work Areas — Safely climb ladders, access elevated work platforms, and enter mechanical or utility spaces to review work progress and verify compliance.
• Environmental Awareness — Work in areas with noise, dust, temperature variations, and active construction activity while ensuring adherence to hospital infection control and safety protocols.
• Personal Protective Equipment — Consistently wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, high‑visibility vest, gloves, etc.) and comply with hospital-specific safety and infection control measures (ICRA/PCRA barriers, respirators when required).
• Visual & Auditory Attention — Maintain strong visual acuity for reading plans, inspecting work, and identifying hazards; maintain auditory awareness in active construction and hospital environments.
• Desk & Computer Work — Perform prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and computer-based work for scheduling, documentation, budgeting, and communication.
• Travel Between Sites — Drive to multiple project locations, client meetings, and hospital campuses as required.