What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Excavation & Utilities position at Keeley Construction Group?
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Keeley Construction is looking to hire an Estimator for our Civil Infrastructure Group in St. Louis, MO.
Primary Responsibilities
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Keeley Construction is looking to hire an Estimator for our Civil Infrastructure Group in St. Louis, MO.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review project plans, specification, and contract documents to establish scope of work and quantity takeoffs.
- Request quotes from subcontractors and vendors.
- Attend any scope meetings related to project.
- Prepare estimates for each phase of the design/build or budget process as well as for negotiated or competitive bids.
- Contribute value engineering options to customers and owners to establish project value.
- Maintain positive relationships with customers and subcontractors and have the ability to find and cultivate prospective new customers.
- Collaborate with Project Managers / Operations during pre-bid and post-bid process regarding schedule, strategy, project delivery and buyout.
- Review and visit ongoing projects with Project Manager to verify labor production and learn from any problems encountered. Complete quantity surveys and takeoffs of work and establish production rates.
- Prepares and executes estimates for proposed change orders.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of one year of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
- Experience in self-perform civil construction is required, preference for excavation and utilities.
- Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
- Experience using HCSS, Bluebeam.
All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.