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Construction Estimator II

Construction Estimator II

KBE Building CorpFarmington, CT, US
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $90,000-$115,000

KBEBuilding Corporation : Relationships Are Everything! Join our team today!!

KBEs relationship focus means that you can count on us to do the right thing at all times and work in the best interests of your project. We will be proactive and open in all of our communications and interactions with all members of your project team. Our clients, design partners, and trade contractors say they trust KBE to do the right thing because we build relationships first, buildings second.

Read on to see if this is the place for you!!

We are currently hiring for an Estimator.

At KBE, we expect the best and reward it with excellent compensation and benefits, challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, and the chance to give back to our communities.

Work Life Balance :

  • 3 Oclock Friday's
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Paternal / Maternal Leave
  • Vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Floating Holidays

Health and Wellness :

  • Medical and Dental Insurance (Premium cost sharing between the company and employee)
  • Health Incentive Insurance Discount Employee assistance program
  • Vision Care (100% company paid)
  • Corporate Culture :

  • Annual Company Meetings, Company Fun Events, & holiday parties
  • Recreational / Chill-Out Space to encourage movement and collaboration :
  • Golf Simulator, Pool Table, Dart Boards, Coffee / Snack / Beverage Station, breakout rooms, privacy booths, and more

    (Farmington office)

  • Quarterly Employee Photo Contests -
  • with prizes!

  • Company swag! Mugs, Clothing, Backpacks, and more
  • Dress code : Business Casual and Philanthropy Fridays (Jeans)
  • Employee Work Anniversary Recognition
  • Corporate Commitment to Philanthropy https : / / kbefoundation.org /
  • and company-sponsored charitable events

  • KBEYOU- Focusing on our company growth with career development and training
  • Compensation :

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Corporate Contributions toward Monthly Student Loan Repayment
  • Reimbursement for select gym and fitness memberships
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • for Work-Related Education

  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Structured Bonus Program
  • How is this starting to sound!? Are you the next KBE employee!? Apply today!

    Position Summary :

    Working directly with the Estimating / Pre-Con Director, the Estimator II 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

    Review proposal specifications and drawings; review project documents and prepare bond request forms on a timely basis;

    Participate in and / or attends pre-bid meetings, bid strategy meetings, and presentations as required to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate and develop a potential list of subcontractors. Solicit subcontractors to obtain estimates for divisions 2-16

  • Participate in pre-bid meetings
  • Analyze project scope of work
  • Utilize master subcontractor list, bid software, trade books, phone books and recommendations on prior jobs to develop a list of subcontractors
  • Direct and utilize support staff, if available, to assist Senior Estimator in these duties
  • 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 Estimating Director;
  • Work with Assistant Estimators to solicit subcontractor interest through telephone calls, faxes, etc.
  • Prepare estimates under general supervision.

  • Review and critique quantity take-offs prepared by Assistant Estimators or prepare quantity take-offs and reviews with Senior or Estimating Director;
  • 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 Estimating Director 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 Estimating Director 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.
  • Become proficient using new technology, systems and software acquired by the Company

  • Participate in training
  • Assist in training staff
  • Consistently utilize formats and systems that are mandated by Senior Management
  • 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 5-10 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
  • KBE Building Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status

    KBE is a VEVRAA Compliant Federal Contractor.

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