Construction Estimator

Kelchner • Springboro, OH

22h

About The Position

Kelchner is currently seeking a Construction Estimator to join our team in Springboro, Ohio Essential Functions Must be able understand and follow plans and specifications Development of multidiscipline material/subs takeoffs (MTO) Send requests for quotes to subcontractor and material suppliers Evaluation of material/subcontract cost estimates and proposals Prepare comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects Prepare and submit proposals to Clients Negotiate, clarify and answer questions/concerns with our Clients Develops and maintains resource information on vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc. Prepare hand-off meeting to project team, attend post job reviews Work Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience estimating civil construction projects including excavation, earthwork, dirt work and underground utilities Understands all aspects of estimating, including take-offs, unit pricing, buy-outs, and preparing scopes and bid Possess strong mathematical and computer skills Proficiency in estimating software, HCSS / Heavy Bid preferred Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Schedule) Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities Ability to work in a team environment and fit in with company culture and processes Ability to professionally operate in a fast-paced environment maintained by a company in a positive, controlled growth mode Ability to work the hours required to support the role Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done Effective professional oral and written communication skills Strong organizational, interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Must be able understand and follow plans and specifications
• Minimum of 5 years of experience estimating civil construction projects including excavation, earthwork, dirt work and underground utilities
• Understands all aspects of estimating, including take-offs, unit pricing, buy-outs, and preparing scopes and bid
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Schedule)
• Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities
• Ability to work in a team environment and fit in with company culture and processes
• Ability to professionally operate in a fast-paced environment maintained by a company in a positive, controlled growth mode
• Ability to work the hours required to support the role
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done
• Effective professional oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in estimating software, HCSS / Heavy Bid preferred

Responsibilities

• Development of multidiscipline material/subs takeoffs (MTO)
• Send requests for quotes to subcontractor and material suppliers
• Evaluation of material/subcontract cost estimates and proposals
• Prepare comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects
• Prepare and submit proposals to Clients
• Negotiate, clarify and answer questions/concerns with our Clients
• Develops and maintains resource information on vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Prepare hand-off meeting to project team, attend post job reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed