Senior Estimator
About The Position
Join the Kokolakis Contracting family where you are valued as an employee owner! As an employee owner you will accumulate capital for your retirement needs through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing complete construction estimates including but not limited to the soliciting and evaluation of subcontractor bids and scopes of work, preparing take-offs, reviewing project plans and specifications for all categories of work. The Sr. Estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills. This job is located in Bohemia, New York.
Requirements
- Ability to read and understand Contract Drawings and Specifications
- Ability to manage complete bid process including general conditions
- Perform quantity take-offs, experience with OnCenter OST preferred
- Input take-off and manage pricing as directed, experience with Sage Estimating preferred
- Create tab sheets for subcontractor quotes and bid leveling for a complete scope
- Manage subcontractor solicitation
- Updating and posting plans and specifications to SmartBid
- Experience drafting subcontractor scopes or work
- Logical and organized approach to completing tasks and solving problems
- Must have strong interpersonal, verbal, written communication skills and the ability to present information to supervisors, groups of clients, top management, or team
- Must have a strong work ethic
- Proficient in MS Office, Adobe and plan viewing applications
- Must be able to read, write and fluently speak English
Nice To Haves
- 5 years in estimating / preconstruction is preferred.
- Must have construction field experience as a Project Manager or Superintendent.
- An experienced Project Manager with some estimating experience that wishes to have a more stable work environment with limited travel is welcome to apply.
- While a bachelor’s degree in construction is preferred, significant construction experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Preparing complete construction estimates including but not limited to the soliciting and evaluation of subcontractor bids and scopes of work
- Preparing take-offs
- Reviewing project plans and specifications for all categories of work
- Manage Jr. Estimator staff to include training and oversight of their work
Benefits
- 100% Employer Paid Benefits for Employees (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- Competitive Salary
- 401k Match
- Company Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Cell Phone Allowance
- 3 Weeks PTO
- Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid CPE/Dues/Licenses
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Fun Culture & Employee Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
