JOC Estimator

Company Overview We are a Houston-based commercial general contractor that delivers every project exclusively through a trusted network of subcontractors. We pursue public and private sector work across independent school districts (ISDs), municipalities, universities, Harris County, and community colleges, and are part of a family of companies that includes DH Homes and Interra.

Job Summary We are looking for a true expert in Job Order Contracting (JOC) to price task orders under our JOC programs with public agency clients. This is a hard-to-fill specialist role, and we are open to a fully remote candidate for the right level of experience.

This role reviews scopes issued by ISDs, municipalities, universities, Harris County, and community college clients; builds accurate line-item estimates using the applicable unit price book; and works with subcontractors and our local Houston-based team to turn around compliant, competitive proposals within the tight timelines that JOC programs require.

Key Responsibilities

• Review task order scopes, drawings, and specifications issued by JOC clients and develop detailed, line-item estimates using the applicable unit price book (RS Means/Gordian CBS or equivalent).
• Prepare and submit Job Order proposals within client-mandated turnaround windows, ensuring pricing accuracy and completeness.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor quotes for scopes not covered by unit price book line items (non-prepriced/SUP items).
• Coordinate remotely with our local Houston-based team, who conduct all site visits and owner walk-throughs, to gather the scope, access, and site condition details needed to finalize pricing.
• Coordinate with project management and operations teams so estimates reflect realistic schedules, sequencing, and site logistics.
• Maintain and reconcile task order logs, tracking submitted, pending, and awarded work across all active JOC contracts.
• Support our public-sector business development efforts, including tracking JOC solicitations, coefficient/multiplier proposals, and contract renewals with ISD, municipal, university, county, and community college clients.
• Ensure compliance with JOC program requirements, prevailing wage rules, and client-specific procurement policies.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with owner representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and historical cost data.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated JOC/IDIQ estimating experience required; 10+ years strongly preferred. This is an expert-level position.
• Deep, hands-on mastery of RS Means/Gordian unit price book systems (CBS or equivalent), including non-prepriced/SUP item development.
• Proven track record pricing and winning task orders for public-sector JOC programs (ISDs, municipalities, universities, county government, or similar).
• Strong command of construction documents, specifications, and scopes of work, with the ability to price accurately from plans and remote site information alone.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple task orders and deadlines at once.
• Skilled at building subcontractor and vendor relationships and negotiating competitive pricing, largely by phone, email, and video.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with JOC/estimating software (e.g., eGordian, Trimble) required.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the discipline to work well independently and stay closely coordinated with a team in a different location.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Work Environment

• This role is remote-friendly for candidates who meet the experience requirements and are not based in Houston. Houston-based candidates are also welcome.
• No site visits are required for this role. Our local Houston-based team handles all site visits and owner walk-throughs and relays the findings needed for pricing.
• Reliable internet and availability for regular video calls with our Houston team and, as needed, JOC clients.