Civil Construction Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Construction Estimator to join their team in Lenexa. This role involves collaborating with architects, engineers, and clients to ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage project budgets effectively. With a focus on teamwork and problem-solving, this position offers a chance to contribute to impactful construction projects while working in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for construction and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in civil, industrial, or utility construction.
• Knowledge of construction safety requirements and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects and interact with clients and design teams.
• Estimate projects and assist in budget management and scheduling.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Player

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Equivalent Experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Bidding Software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Civil Construction Estimator

Location: Lenexa, HQ

Civil Construction Estimator

Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. is currently looking for a Civil Construction Estimator to support its growth. This position works with a variety of employees in its sister companies using resources to manage construction projects. The ideal candidate will have construction experience, a partnership approach and project management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Be a team player on construction projects – working with architects, engineers, field staff, owners, subs, etc.
• Interact with clients and design team as needed to resolve issues and expedite construction work
• Estimating of projects – quantity takeoff, subcontractor pricing assistance
• Schedule development and management
• Project bidding and buyout
• Project Budget Management
• Coordination and management of field supervision, as well as subcontractors on construction projects
• Review project estimates with operations team (field and office) to ensure logistical and site considerations are included
• Interacting with clients and design team as needed to resolve issues and expedite the work
• Safety assistance while on job sites
• Estimate both concept designs and complete designs
• Assist design team with budgetary pricing at various stages in design development
• Assist with the development, updating, and implementation of an estimating database with assemblies
• Maintain a cost history data base
• Review estimates with design team to ensure equipment infrastructure is included
• Review estimates with operations team (field and office) to ensure logistical and site considerations are included
• Interact with clients and design team as needed to evaluate conceptual and detailed estimates
• Assist with project budget set up once projects are awarded
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Degree in construction management or similar discipline or equivalent experience
• At least 4 years of experience in civil, industrial and/or utility construction
• Hands on construction experience is desired but not required
• Knowledge of construction safety requirements
• Partnership approach to working with architects and engineers
• MS Office Suite knowledge and excellent computer skills
• Proficient in MS Project
• Be able to understand and help implement bidding software
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a physical and drug screening
• Self-motivation and time management skills