Senior Estimator

About This Opportunity

The Korte Company estimators are vital contributors to our business. Estimators perform valuable, important work and through exposure to many different projects learn many facets of the construction field. The work is fast paced—estimators work on 10 to 15 projects per year. Most of our projects are design-build, giving our estimators the opportunity to apply problem-solving and team-building skills. Since we work nationwide, our estimators gain exposure to different construction methods, local conditions, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategy with project team to determine proposal approach.
• Read and interpret project request for proposal documents and preliminary plans to determine detailed and comprehensive quantity surveys.
• Obtain accurate takeoff and pricing for all materials, labor, and equipment.
• Perform conceptual estimating from preliminary project parameters.
• Prepare project cost analysis including all material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
• Understand timelines and applicable project deadlines.
• Maintain current information on products, vendors, subcontractors, and government requirements.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings.
• Travel to project sites to investigate field conditions and meet with local trade contractors.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of construction building methods.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organization, and time management skills.
• Professional in actions and appearance.
• Thorough and detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints.
• Effective interactions with project partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in bidding commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Experience with Destini-Estimator, Pantera, and Bluebeam takeoff is preferred.

About The Korte Company

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality, and value-added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than sixty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high-quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus subject to company and individual performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA/HRA.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Parental leave.
• Phone allowance.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Company-paid holidays.