Construction Cost Estimator — Commercial Roofing

Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. in Lexington, KY, seeks an estimator with 1-3 years of construction estimating experience to prepare cost estimates and manage bid activities. You will takeoffs, obtain vendor quotes, attend meetings with clients and teams, and maintain project documentation.

Required is an associate degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in MS Office, and strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of construction estimating experience.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares construction cost estimates by taking off quantities and analyzing costs.
• Obtains quotes from vendors/subcontractors and ensures scopes meet project needs.
• Attends meetings and communicates with customers, professionals, suppliers, and team members.
• Field measure and take core samples on existing buildings.
• Prepares special reports by collecting and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Records actions and needs to ensure continuity across teams.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending workshops and networking.
• Researches upcoming projects and tracks bid volumes.

Skills

Construction estimating

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. in Lexington, KY, seeks an estimator with 1-3 years of construction estimating experience to prepare cost estimates and manage bid activities. You will takeoffs, obtain vendor quotes, attend meetings with clients and teams, and maintain project documentation.

Required is an associate degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in MS Office, and strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.