Our client is looking for a top of the line Construction Estimator to join the team and fit the mold of the current company culture. If you are in the market for a estimating job with excellent culture, great benefits and the opportunity to move up the ladder quickly this is the position for you.
Client Details
This client is a General Contractor who has been around for decades in Kansas City, MO. They have created a positive name in the market and have many return clients leaving them with a big and continuously expanding pipeline. Our client is looking for a dynamic Construction Estimator who wants to stay and grow with the company long term.
Description
- Visit site and record information about drainage, topography, and access.
- Collect data to estimate costs for both current and future products.
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel and construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Create estimates for management.
- Have the ability to read blueprints and other documents to prepare all estimates for time, cost, materials and labor.
- Consult with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on all changes made to cost estimates.
- Assess the cost effectiveness of all products, services and actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
- Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors and subcontractors.
- Set up cost monitoring systems.
- Conduct negotiations and maintain tendering process.
- Prepare and maintain complete directory of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Prepare all cost and expenditure statements.
- Prepare all material and labor requirements.
Profile
- Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture).
- 7+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction or with trades.
- Experience with preparing bids.
- Has hands-on experience estimating projects based off of blue prints.
- Has excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ground-up commercial or industrial experience required.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary up to $125K
- Both company and personal bonus potential
- Full benefits (Healthcare, Vision and Dental)
- 401K company match
- Cell phone/laptop and other tech
- Car allowance/company vehicle
- PTO up to 3+ weeks starting and company holidays
- Paid sick days
- Paternity and maternity leave
- Excellent company culture
- Flexibility and great work/life balance
- Robust growth potential
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