What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at KAI Enterprises LLC?
Project Estimator
Office Location: St. Louis, Dallas, TX
Level: Entry/Mid-Level 1-7 years’ Experience
Department: Build
Reports to: Director of Preconstruction
Company Profile
At KAI, our company mission is “Transforming Communities” through integrated design and construction excellence. We are driven by our five core values; we are Faithful Stewards, we Listen to Understand, Give Back, Love One Another, and we Hustle! Our mission and our values drive our culture and spirit.
For more than 45 years we have provided delivery-oriented building solutions with a diverse portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals and expertise in both design and construction. KAI has played a significant role in dozens of award-winning projects providing Architecture, Interiors, MEP/FP engineering and construction services throughout the United States. KAI projects have been instrumental in improving the quality of life and environment in communities across the country.
Our primary operations hubs are centered in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth and St. Louis. KAI is proud to be an MBE-Certified AEC firm built upon a foundation of teamwork and collaboration.
To learn more about KAI, visit kai-db.com.
Position Summary
The Project Estimator builds effective relationships with team members, internal and external customers, suppliers, and subcontractors. This person is responsible for supporting the Preconstruction Team in the preparation of preliminary budgets, milestone cost estimates, and final bid scope/pricing proposals for several types of commercial and institutional construction projects.
Essential Functions
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Review construction documents and understand scope of work to bid.
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Executes take-offs of construction documents.
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Inputs take-offs into estimating software.
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Obtains pricing for materials
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Obtains bids from subcontractors.
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Prepares cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items.
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Make an estimate where predetermined standards are not available.
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General knowledge about construction trades, operations, and materials.
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General knowledge of construction costs and cost estimating software.
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Work and communicate effectively with team members, sub-contractors, and suppliers in developing estimates.
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Ability to read Specifications and correlate with Drawings and project requirements.
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General knowledge of construction sequencing, union trade jurisdictions and scheduling software.
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Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
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Qualifications
Required Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree Civil or Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field of study
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1-7 years Related Estimating Experience
- St. Louis, MO: Large Multifamily experience
- Dallas, TX: Data Center Experience
Required Skills
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Strong analytical skills
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Excellent communication skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to read, understand and organize construction plans and specifications
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Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
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Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
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Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines
This summary reflects the core responsibilities of the Project Estimator and may evolve based on the candidate’s skillset and interests.
KAI provides equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetics, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.