Senior Estimator

About the role

At KE&G Construction, Inc., we seek a Senior Estimator who can make a significant impact on projects, people, and their own career. This role involves analyzing and compiling estimate data, reviewing drawings and specifications, and presenting estimates to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and compile estimate data affecting the cost of labor, materials, equipment, location, and other factors
• Review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations
• Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase the competitiveness of each bid
• Utilize existing cost history and estimating software to complete estimates efficiently and accurately
• Apply advanced mathematical and analytical processes to ensure estimated costs are accurate
• Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with senior management to confirm accuracy and completeness
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and public and private entities to ensure competitiveness
• Communicate estimate and bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure a clear understanding of project scope
• Develop and maintain business relationships that increase bid opportunities in the local market
• Supervise, direct, and mentor estimating staff to support individual development and uphold company standards
• Participate in and/or lead Design-Build projects to ensure high-quality estimates

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience. Experience: 10+ years of estimating experience, prior management experience required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency with MS Office products, AGTEK Take-off, and Primavera Scheduling software; advanced knowledge of estimating software, civil engineering and construction principles; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; advanced knowledge of UDBE requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This role is subject to outside working conditions and, at times, working around large construction equipment; safety consciousness is essential.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salaries
• 401(k) plan
• Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
• Paid time off
• Employee-Specific Development/Training Plans
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• HSA & PPO Plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance with AD&DS
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance