Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Keller is seeking an experienced estimator to join the preconstruction and marketing team and contribute to our design phase support and competitive bidding efforts to ensure that our project management teams maintain steady, profitable workloads and our clients are provided competitive pricing and thoughtful cost assessments through all phases of design and construction. Our estimating department works in concert with the project management teams to overcome challenges and achieve project specific goals in a collaborative environment.

At Keller we provide our employees with all the necessary support and resources to succeed. We welcome diversity, encourage growth and development, promote safety first, and are passionate about investing in our people. Keller offers it employees Industry leading compensation, lucrative bonus plans, a competitive benefit package and a positive work environment.

Keller Brothers is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status or any other characteristic protected by law.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Estimator is responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating, daily construction management activities. This position functions from the main office; and will require site visits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work cohesively with Estimating Coordinator to manage and fulfill all requirements for the bid submission.
• Responsible to understand and complete Projects from Bid through review of plans and specifications in their entirety which include site visits and Pre-Bid Meetings, as applicable.
• Responsible to interpret Bid documents and create spreadsheet(s) that summarizes the Scope of Work completely. Required to generate and track RFI questions, review, and process agenda.
• Prepare takeoffs as necessary based on nature of project and anticipated Trade Coverage.
• Manage minority business goals, wage scale requirements, bid alternates, unit prices and other residual components of a compliant Bid Submission. Must clearly communicate the requirements to bidding Trade Contractors when applicable to their work.
• Create Bidders Lists for Projects and solicit Trade Contractors participation through online Bid Manager program. Responsible to track Bid Participation closely and review with Estimating Director at timely intervals.
• Develop and distribute Project Trade Scopes of Work as necessary.
• Actively communicate with Subcontractors throughout Bid Process so that Scope is coordinated.
• Foster relationships with new Trade Contractors / maintain relationships with existing Trade Contractors.
• For awarded Projects, negotiate scope and price with anticipated Trade Contractor. awardees, formalize agreement by issuing Letters of Intent.
• Conduct turnover meetings with Project Manager outlining Project Scope of Work, any notable components of the Project, and buyout status.
• Represent Estimating Department for Projects in Preconstruction, budgeting of larger Projects, increased owner and design team interaction, value engineering, assistance of establishment and development of Scope packages.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE (Include necessary licenses and specialized training.).

• 3+ years of experience estimating for a commercial general contractor
• School and Public Municipality (Fire Stations, Libraries, Police Stations, Community Centers, etc.) estimating experience is a plus
• A proven record of successfully bidding and budgeting projects and maintaining healthy, sustained subcontractor relationships.
• Experience with the subcontractor post-bid buyout and negotiation process, including issuance of Letters of Intent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs, primarily Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Bluebeam Revu experience is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,426.90 - $96,698.04 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person

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