Civil Estimator - Saint Louis, United States - KCI Construction

Description

Job Description

Purpose: The Estimator will support the preconstruction/estimating group with the preparation of estimates by reviewing project documents. Estimator will work with Director of Preconstruction by performing pricing, and bidding of construction projects for civil, highway/roadway, self-performed work and as GC. Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and construction principles are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate estimating of projects assigned, completed on time, in a professional and competitive manner, while considering risk factors and construction methods.
• Review and understand all bid documents to determine scope of work and required content of estimate.
• Determine labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Perform detailed quantity take-off and pricing of projects as assigned.
• Solicit subcontractors, and suppliers and monitor responses.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with subcontractors/suppliers, maintaining ethical standards.
• Investigate conditions at the project site prior to bid to understand and evaluate site accessibility, surface and underground conditions and any condition that would affect construction means/methods and costs.
• Attend pre-bid meetings as required.
• Handle the buy-out process.
• Ensure estimating practices are adhering to good faith efforts for MBE/WBE/DBE participation.
• Keep current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
• As required, attend industry events while representing KCI in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.
• 5 + years of experience in an estimating role.
• Experience estimating in heavy highway/civil and water/wastewater plant work.
• A high degree of integrity.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Organized, ability to meet deadlines, and attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter and team player.
• Knowledgeable of construction costs and engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, working knowledge in HCSS Heavy Bid a plus.

Managed By:

Director of Preconstruction

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• Noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.
• While performing the duties of this role, employee will be required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Employee is occasionally required stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

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