ABOUT KBE:

Regionally located in Farmington, Connecticut and Laurel, Maryland, KBE Building Corporation is a $300 million construction company serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic, Founded in 1959, KBE provides design-build, construction management, and general contracting services to federal, senior living, educational, corporate, institutional, and retail clients. Engineering News-Record ranks KBE among the top 400 U.S construction companies. Find out more at www.kbebuilding.com

Position Summary:

Working directly with the Chief Estimator, the Estimator will gather, calculate, and compile data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates, prepare routine estimates under general supervision. Maintain current, accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors through direct contact and written materials, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Gather, calculate and compile data (unit costs, subcontractor quotes) for use in conceptual and bid proposal estimates.

• Compile subcontractor solicitation list with assistance of Senior Estimator or Chief Estimator;
• Work with Assistant Estimators to solicit subcontractor interest through telephone calls, faxes, etc.

Prepare routine estimates under general supervision.

• Review and critique quantity take-offs prepared by Assistant Estimators or prepare quantity take-offs and reviews with Senior or Chief Estimator;
• Price the above if assigned.

Maintain current, accurate information on prices.

• Obtain prices from suppliers and subcontractors through direct contact and written materials, sales brochures, price lists, etc.;
• Report special pricing to Chief Estimator for compilation into database, when appropriate.

Prepare bid packages, conceptual estimates, analysis of subcontractor bids, etc. for projects of medium size and/or complexity as assigned.

• Compile estimates and subcontractor quotes to arrive at a total estimated cost;
• Review above with Chief Estimator and/or Senior Management.

Interface with owner, architect, engineers and subcontractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.

• Prepare RFIs as necessary to gain clarification for resolution of questions or ambiguities in contract documents;
• Distribute; addenda, etc. to appropriate parties.

Write exhibits identifying exclusions and qualifications custom tailored for each project.

 Prepare comprehensive, accurate exhibits outlining KBE responsibilities and owner or tenant responsibilities.

Education, Experience, & Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering and/or 3-5 years of construction estimating experience.
• Proven skills in: Spatial concepts/ Math
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (particularly Excel and Microsoft Word)
• Experience with Estimating Software such as Timberline, On-screen take-off, IsqFt

This position will be in the office, onsite. Remote options are not available at this time. 

(Full job description will be available during the interview process, this is just an overview) 

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Vacation / Sick Days
• Volunteer time during workday
• Company Holidays/ Floating Holidays (used at employee discretion)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (Health/Wellness)
• Leadership Development Programs
• Corporate Outings and Events
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Business Casual Attire per Corporate Policies