Estimating Analyst

Company Description MJE, LLC (formerly Max Jantz Excavating) is a construction company based in Southwest Kansas, serving regional clients with excavation and construction services. In addition to construction, the company manufactures quality livestock equipment, supporting agricultural operations in the area. MJE, LLC offers a stable, growth-oriented environment with a focus on reliability, safety, and craftsmanship. Team members collaborate across construction and manufacturing functions to deliver practical, durable solutions. The company values a strong work ethic, clear communication, and commitment to community-focused projects. Role Description MJE, LLC is looking for a detail-oriented, numbers-minded Estimating Analyst to join our team in Montezuma, Kansas. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone interested in construction, estimating, project costs, and data analysis. Previous estimating experience is not required. We’re looking for someone who is organized, accurate, comfortable working with numbers, and ready to learn how large-scale construction projects are estimated and managed. The Estimating Analyst supports our estimating and construction teams by maintaining accurate estimate and job-cost information, organizing bid documentation, gathering vendor pricing, and helping compare estimated project costs to actual results. ResponsibilitiesEnter and maintain estimating and job-cost information in HCSS HeavyBidEnter cost codes, budgets, and project updates in HCSS HeavyJobPrepare, review, and organize estimate and bid documents for estimator reviewObtain pricing and quotes from vendors and suppliersMaintain supporting pricing and estimating documentationAssist estimators with bid preparation, including:Printing and organizing project plans and specificationsCreating and updating bid itemsUpdating certified payroll and prevailing wage ratesPreparing supporting documentation for estimatesAssist with job-cost analysis by comparing estimated costs to actual project costsHelp identify cost trends and variances that can improve future estimatesWork with estimators, project managers, and other team members to keep project information accurate and up-to-dateRequirementsStrong attention to detail and accuracyGood organizational and time-management skillsComfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and dataWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Teams, and other Microsoft Office programsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlinesStrong communication and follow-throughWillingness to learn construction estimating and job-cost processesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamConstruction estimating, accounting, or job-cost reporting experience is helpful, but not required TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.