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Are you interested in being part of a team that works on great projects, always improves process and truly enjoys working together? If so, we’d love to connect to learn more about your interest in our Manager of Pre-Construction Services/Construction Estimator position.

Jack Miller Contractors is a full-service building and remodeling general contractor serving the high-design and high-performance residential construction market in the Berkshires of Western Mass., Southern Vermont, and the Eastern Capital District of NY State.

We are a passionate group of creative and skilled craftsmen dedicated to serving our clients by collaborating directly with them, their design partners, and expert trade professionals to build beautiful, durable and efficient projects. We work hard to foster a stable and cooperative atmosphere where every employee thrives by learning new skills, building trust and respect, and working together as a team.

We offer a full benefits package including medical, retirement, vacation, sick time, tool allowance, profit-sharing and mileage reimbursement.

Come work for an award-winning team that values serving our clients, employees and trade partners with integrity.

Summary:
The Manager of Preconstruction Services (PCS)/Construction Estimator guides all aspects of project development from initial conceptual stages up until the beginning of construction. This includes working closely with JMC team members and design professionals to keep project development schedules on track, creatively and efficiently modifying those schedules to achieve project and JMC goals, and communicating progress with all stakeholders. The Manager of PCS is the JMC estimator, creating initial conceptual estimates and also collecting, organizing, and presenting all of the information in final project budget proposals.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Excellent communication abilities – writing, speaking, and listening well
• Good planning skills – design execution, resource allocation, and contingencies
• Exceptional teamwork and collaboration
• Great problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective leadership abilities – motivation, goal-setting, and conflict management
• Read architectural drawings
• Organizational skills – time management and prioritization
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Excel, and construction management software
• Personal integrity and ethical decision making

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Management
• Labor Estimates
• Trades Proposals
• Estimates and Proposals
• Team and Company Meetings

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in a construction-related field
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience working on and managing construction projects
• Must have a solid understanding of the construction industry, job site safety requirements, planning & scheduling, construction materials, building trades & sequence of work, financial management, and relevant technology
• Key competencies are leadership, initiative, communication, teamwork, managing for results, and coaching & mentoring
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools, and equipment required for various construction practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Attend all required trainings and company meetings
• Ability to meet all capabilities, duties, responsibilities and work conditions as described in the Job Description

Full job description available upon request.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Based on Experience

Are you interested in being part of a team that works on great projects, always improves process and truly enjoys working together? Do you have the building skills and relevant experience to deliver high-design and performance, single-family residential projects? If so, we’d love to connect to learn more about your interest in our Master Carpenter positions that serve a geographic region from the Southern Berkshires to Southern Vermont. Come work for an award-winning team that values serving our clients, employees and trade partners with integrity.

Jack Miller Contractors is a full-service building and remodeling general contractor seeking Master Carpenters to serve the high-design and high-performance residential construction market in the Berkshires of Western Mass., Southern Vermont, and the Eastern Capital District of NY State.

We are a passionate group of creative and skilled craftsmen dedicated to serving our clients by collaborating directly with them, their design partners, and expert trade professionals to build beautiful, durable and efficient projects. We work hard to foster a stable and cooperative atmosphere where every employee thrives by learning new skills, building trust and respect, and working together as a team.

We offer a full benefits package including medical, retirement, vacation, sick time, tool allowance, profit-sharing and mileage reimbursement.

Summary:
This position reports to the carpentry team leader and works under the direct supervision of the Superintendent. The JMC Master Carpenter is the ‘frame to finish’ expert, using appropriate means and methods of residential construction. They manage the JMC carpentry team for the JMC Superintendent and assist with administrative duties. The Master Carpenter follows all standard safety regulations while completing tasks.

Core Capabilities:

• Master carpenter skills and experience
• Strong understanding of building science principles
• Demonstrates solid team work approach
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Proficiency with computers and software
• Possesses in-depth understanding of local, state and federal construction codes and regulations
• Excellent mentoring and teaching skills
• Well-founded ethics and integrity

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Construct, maintain, alter and repair building structures and components
• Participate in staff meetings and educational opportunities
• Excellent stamina and ability to meet all capabilities, duties, responsibilities and work conditions as described in the Master Carpenter Job Description

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Based on Experience