Project Estimator

Kitchell is seeking a Project Estimator to plan, organize, and implement accurate estimating functions for assigned projects. This role will communicate and work within estimating staff to ensure accurate estimates are professionally prepared in appropriate formats and in a timely manner and is critical in delivering accurate cost projections, supporting business development, and ensuring project success from concept through GMP.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review design documents to understand scope and clarify ambiguities with internal team, design team or Owner.
• Prepare take-off for the following trades : Program Area, Interiors.
• Enter line items in estimating software and price the following trades : Interiors, Enclosure Systems, Structural Systems, and Sitework.
• Understand the systems and historical costs for interior trades
• Develop sub lists and issue project documents to the subcontractor community.
• Contact subcontractors for budget pricing and to clarify / understand various scopes of work.
• Collaborate with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the estimate.
• Develop bid posting scopes and review bids to ensure all assigned trades have a complete scope on competitive and negotiated projects.
• Distribute project documents and relevant project information to the project team.
• Track responsibilities of team preparing the estimate.
• Close-out bids on Smartbid.
• Review all estimates and bids with Sr. Estimator and / or Estimating Manager.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with internal and external clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Preferred :

Knowledge and Skills :

About Our Company

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.