Construction Estimator

Job Description

Skills: 35 years experience in concrete and civil construction APWA KCMO/MODOT/KOT standard specs commercial concrete construction

Qualifications:

The Construction Estimator will be responsible for projects with significant construction risks; ensuring that the company reads the plans correctly has the proper calculations adheres to design specifications and creates solutions to maximize financial strength and minimize cost overruns. The Estimator will work on a variety of projects from municipalities to private clients. Must have 35 years experience in concrete and civil construction to apply. Must be familiar with APWA KCMO/MODOT/KOT standard specs Must have commercial concrete construction experience

Duties/Responsibilities:

Prepare Project estimates in B2W

Accurately set up each job in the bidding software

Correctly reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications and agendas

Prepare Takeoff quantities in Plan swift and Microsoft excel templates

Provide an overrun/underrun comparison for selfperformed items of work

Be prepared for bid reviews

Compile Sub and Supplier quotes. Utilize the quote subsystem in estimating software for comparisons

Price project on bid date and submit bid closing summary to PA

Recommend final margin

Pricing should take advantage of overruns and underruns when possible

Establishing and setting priorities according to your workload

Estimate up to $5mil/project and can handle multiple projects averaging $750K

Producing timely and accurate estimates through use of our estimating software

Producing 34 complete estimates per week with multiple in the pipeline

Providing timely and accurate material take offs

Become intimately familiar with plans & specifications for the Project

Develop a complete understanding of our bid bid assumptions budget SCAs & P.O.s

Develop a good big picture understanding of the Project

Skills:

Strong math skills

Extreme attention to detail

Selfstarter & ability to make decisions independently

Ability to multitask without impacting attention to detail or quality of the final product

Proven record of successful projects

Extensive experience in Estimating software Microsoft Outlook Word & Excel skills

Highest level of professionalism & ethics

Excellent time management abilities

Leadership skills

Written and oral communication skills

Ability to make decisions in the best interest of the company.

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Compensation package: Profit sharing

Remote Work :

No