Commercial Estimator

  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1465
  • Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

FirstFour Group, the Gulf Coast's premier source for specialized professional recruitment, is currently seeking a Commercial Roofing Estimator on behalf of our client, a regional commercial roofing enterprise. This role will be based in Jackson, MS and may involve mostly day travel throughout north Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Kentucky.

 

Accountabilities:

  • Support subcontractor and supplier estimating and bidding processes.
  • Draft, proof, review, and deliver private and public proposals.
  • Work with Project Managers and administrative staff coordinating contributions from all into proposals.
  • Ensure company compliance with bidding regulations and goals of each project (advertising, etc.).
  • Develop, prepare, coordinate, and execute presentations and proposals to existing or new clients.
  • Operate and maintain proficiency in all internal estimating systems, technologies, and software.
  • Implementing quality assurance controls in estimating.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Experience in estimating commercial construction projects.
  • Familiarity with cost control methods and financial & project management principles.
  • Knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation metrics
  • Proficient in construction estimating software and MS Office Programs
  • Excellent written and verbal skills & strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Able to work with external clients using strong commercial awareness.
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, and vendors.
  • Able to travel on short notice within the state or surrounding areas. Some travel may require an overnight stay.

 

Education and Experience:

  • College Degree or equivalent field experience
  • Minimum of four (4) years construction experience with a minimum of two (2) years of estimating experience.

 

Our client offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

 

Land Acquisition Manager

  • Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1383
  • Salary: $75,000 - $125,000

FirstFour Staffing is assisting a top client with their need for a Land Acquisition Manager to plan, direct and coordinate all residential land acquisition activities in the Mobile AL – Mississippi Gulf Coast Region.

This Direct hire position offers a generous base salary, with additional bonus potential up to 100% of salary

Responsibilities include:

  • Identify and qualify potential residential land acquisitions
  • Perform Title and municipal research
  • Negotiate the acquisition of properties
  • Preparation of land valuation analysis and other required documentation
  • Ensure property documents comply with company standards and all due diligence work is completed in a timely manner
  • Manage purchase contract processes
  • Monitor development phases and entitlement processes
  • Maintain budgets and development schedule oversight and updating
  • Develop and maintain broker, land owner, and business community relationships

Education/Skills/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 3 years of relative experience
  • Effective and professional communication
  • Organizational aptitude
  • Capable of managing tight deadlines, promptly addressing changes without disrupting schedules, and managing high volumes of work with minimal supervision

Project Manager Land Development

  • Location: Daphne, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1340
  • Salary: $11,000 - $90,000

FirstFour is assisting a leading engineering services firm with their search for an Alabama licensed PE to serve in the role of Land Development Project Manager.

This position, based in Baldwin county, AL, offers career growth potential, a salary in the $90K – $110K range, plus an exceptional benefits package.

Successful candidates will have experience in all aspects of site planning and land development management experience in residential, commercial, retail, and institutional.

Other requirements of the role include a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, an Alabama Professional Engineering license, with at least 10 years of land development experience.