About Us: At Kennedy Richter Construction, we are committed to upholding our core values of Creativity, Communication, and Quality in every project we undertake. We seek a dedicated Estimator to join our team and play a pivotal role in the pre-construction phase, serving as the essential bridge between our business development and construction operations teams.
Position Overview: As the Estimator, you will be the lead point of responsibility and accountability during the pre-construction phase. Your primary goal will be to ensure that our standards of daily performance and procedures are met from project inception to turnover to the operations team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop precise estimates and competitive bids for construction projects.
- Perform self-led take-offs to gather necessary data for bids.
- Review construction plans, specifications, and perform take-offs to gather bid information.
- Assess sites to collect data for estimates on renovations and modifications to existing buildings.
- Design and propose solutions for client-specific needs.
- Operate the company’s estimating software to produce accurate bids and estimates.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficient in mathematics, including basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
- Advanced knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction disciplines.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Word and Excel.
- Excellent typing skills and ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
- Highly detail-oriented and organized.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in construction, including work with multi-level structures.
- A positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for new challenges and initiatives.
Additional Information:
- Job Type: Full-time
Please note that only candidates meeting the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview