Civil Construction Estimator

GBA Companies; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Construction Estimator to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a partnership approach, and a solid understanding of construction processes. You'll be responsible for estimating project costs, managing budgets, and maintaining safety standards on job sites. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for construction, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in civil, industrial, or utility construction.
• Degree in construction management or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and field staff on projects.
• Estimate project costs and manage budgets effectively.
• Coordinate field supervision and subcontractor management.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Construction Safety Knowledge

Team Player

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Equivalent Experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Bidding Software

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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