Construction Estimator
Kelley Construction is a multi-faceted commercial and industrial general contractor licensed to perform work in many states across the United States. We offer technical expertise in commercial construction including restaurants, medical facilities, warehousing, fast food chains, large design-build expansions, and general office renovation. We also have broad experience in industrial construction, from liquid storage and containment and petroleum-related construction to pre-engineered metal buildings and concrete construction.
About the role
This position will collaborate with other team members to develop and execute detailed proposals on complex construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for detailed and accurate quantity surveys
- Responsible for subcontractor and vendor bid solicitations
- Develop and implement bid strategies
- Accurately clarify and interpret subcontractor and vendor quotes; identify scope gaps
- Determine the best combinations on scopes of work and accurately disseminate differences
- Develop crew productions and devise project durations
- Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally, as well as complete paperwork in a legible, organized manner
- Understand complex construction means and methods
- Read and understand project specifications and construction drawings and perform basic risk analysis
- Respond positively and quickly to constantly changing workflows
- Perform duties for a large complex project from start to finish with little to no oversight
- Recommend processes and efficiency improvements to implement better work practices as they pertain to estimating
- Actively mentor direct reports and peers
- Develop and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and engineers
- Develop conceptual and schematic budgets with limited information by drawing on previous experiences and historical data
- Coordinate bid requirements with various design elements to produce competitive and complete proposals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Estimating Extended (Timberline), Procore, and On-Screen Takeoff
- Experience with Design/Build Delivery is desired
- Experience with commercial, medical, food service, new and renovation, and design/build and conceptual estimating is desired
- Sound organizational and time management skills
- Some travel may be required
Skills
The ability to focus and perform detailed estimating and paperwork tasks for long durations of time. Sitting and standing in an office environment.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401K/403b Plan
Pay
$100,000.00 - $130,000.00
Schedule
Full-Time, 1st Shift