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Description

The Staff Estimator is responsible for preparation of all levels of estimates and proposals relating to their discipline(s) that are required to support the engineering and design-build construction projects. This position will prepare and present lump sum bids, proposals, unit cost and quantities for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects.

• Analyze and incorporate quotes on bonds and insurance into the estimate for review.

• Conduct small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluation.

• Conduct subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification tasks.

• Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate.

• Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors.

• Present estimating information in site and pre bid meetings.

• Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies, and make recommendations based on those results.

• Develop project summary schedules.

• Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes.

• Support pre-construction services on client estimates and joint venture reviews.

• Develop and present estimating strategy and plan.

• Research cost history and update data base(s).

• Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions.

• Evaluate fee, contingency and escalation and make recommendations.

• Responsible for reviewing specialty and standard equipment pricing.

• Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy

• Review commercial terms and conditions for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator.

• Responsible the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.

• Analyze and price value engineering for submission.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related field. and 3 years of direct project estimating experience required or

• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.

• Demonstrated attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-Base.

• OSHA 10-hour certification required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Estimating

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 262665

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB