Senior Estimator

About the role

Knutson Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team in Minneapolis, MN. This position is part of our commitment to creating a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be ourselves and grow each day.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and oversees accurate takeoffs for self-perform work to increase the probability of providing profitable work for Knutson Construction.
• Reviews and / or provides quantities for concrete, masonry, demolition, and carpentry self-perform.
• Leverages supplier relationships and Knutson experience to win profitable Self Perform work.
• Sells Self Perform and its advantages to the project. Works with Senior Preconstruction Manager, Director of Preconstruction and Operations to identify Self Perform opportunities to pursue outside of negotiated work.
• Works with all stakeholders to successfully manage the estimating process and helps prepare projects for the start of construction.
• Develops accurate cost estimates and GMP’s including the equipment, general conditions, materials, labor, and subcontractor backup using 2D & 3D software while ensuring estimates are coordinated with project managers’ front-end specifications, scopes of work, schedules, phasing and logistics plans.
• Trains Preconstruction Managers and Estimators.
• Leverages subcontractor relationships and the Knutson Experience to win profitable Hard Bid work. Researches and builds relationships with new subcontractors and vendors.
• Attends postmortem reviews on projects to determine reasons for profitability or reasons for financial losses, and incorporates lessons learned in future bids.
• Maintains databases to track historical costs with Senior Project Manager and Director of Preconstruction.
• Provides training and development opportunities to lower-level staff and continuously works to enhance personal skills/abilities to retain a motivated, professional workforce for Knutson Construction.

Requirements

• Excellent management and organization skills in leading our teams through the bidding and self-perform processes.
• Strong multi-tasking skills allowing them to work on various projects on the same day.
• Strong planning, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills in a cross functional environment.
• Individual must be collaborative and positive.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time using a computer and reading plans/specifications.
• Ability to lift bid documents (plans and specifications) as needed, which can weigh up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field and 7+ years of preconstruction experience or Associate’s Degree in a construction related field and 10+ years of preconstruction experience.

Skills

• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• Strong planning, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Collaborative and positive attitude.
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to lift bid documents weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Based Career Advancement
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefit with no premium cost to employee
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flex Fridays
• 401k w/Company Match
• Annual Discretionary Bonus Program
• Successful Annual Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Parental Leave

Pay

Projected Minimum Base Salary per year $105,000
Projected Maximum Base Salary per year $160,000

Schedule

Full-time position