Construction Estimator

About the role

Kelley Construction is a multi-faceted commercial and industrial general contractor licensed to perform work in many states across the United States. We offer a wealth of technical expertise in all areas of 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... [more]

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other team members to develop and execute detailed proposals on complex construction projects.
• 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 and determine the best combinations on scopes of work.
• Accurately disseminate differences between scopes of work.
• 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.
• 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 be well versed 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.
• The ability to focus and perform detailed estimating and paperwork tasks for long durations of time.
• Sitting and standing in an office environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer skills and be well versed 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.
• Must possess sound organizational and time management skills.

Skills

• Ability to focus and perform detailed estimating and paperwork tasks for long durations of time.
• Sit and stand 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 position 1st Shift