What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Key Construction?
Who We Are:
At Key, we realize that our team is our best asset. We are committed to hiring the finest personnel and providing them the tools they need to succeed.
Key Construction is a leading commercial construction company, serving nearly 40 states nationwide. Join a team that values building quality projects, work-life balance, a positive team atmosphere, and FUN!
Benefits & Perks:
- ESOP
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with guaranteed match
- Flex Spending Account
- Unlimited paid time off
- Life Insurance
- Holiday pay
- Personal Uber rides
- Many company and community events
Due to our growth, Key Construction has a need for an Estimator to join our DFW team.
Summary:
The Estimator is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings to ensure that Key has all the required information to successfully bid and win a project while leading the estimating team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates
- Access cost effectiveness of products or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as project develops
- Consult with clients, vendors, project managers, owners, architects and/or engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
- Confer with engineers, architects and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to estimates
- Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing and scheduling work
- Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors and subcontractors
- Analyzing different quotes from Sub-contractors and suppliers
- Award contracts based on not only cost, but quality of work
Skills & Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience as an Estimator for a Commercial General Contractor is required
- Must be able to work in an open office environment
- Experience with On-Screen or other take-off software is required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial information
- Experience with Quantity Survey Method is preferred
- Experience with sub solicitation is preferred
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to initiate and drive process improvements
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within tight deadlines
- Ability to manage rapidly and frequently changing priorities
- Ability to communication and interact effectively with all levels of management
- High level of proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Relevant Project Coordination in the construction industry
Key Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Agency Inquiries Please
Key Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Key Construction will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.