Entry Level Construction Estimator

Kanawha Stone Company; West Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Kanawha Stone Company is seeking an entry-level Estimator to assist in estimating private and public projects across several states. The role includes preparing detailed estimates, developing budgets, and reviewing contracts. A successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in heavy highway construction and be proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating processes. The company offers multiple benefits including medical and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company matching.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office for estimates and reports.
• Experience in interfacing with clients and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop scope of work and qualifications for cost estimating.
• Prepare material takeoffs and complex project estimates.
• Review contractual documents to determine scope changes.
• Prepare rate and unit cost determinations.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Client interface and relationship building skills

Education

3-5 years of heavy highway construction field experience

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Kanawha Stone Company is seeking an entry-level Estimator to join its team. Kanawha Stone Company has offices near Charleston, WV, Roanoke, VA and Elkins, WV. The position will estimate private projects in WV, VA, PA, OH, KY, NC, MD & TN. The position will estimate public works projects in WV, VA, OH, & KY. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing and coordinating full estimates on detailed and complex projects as required by client’s documents; provides complete conceptual and total bid price.

Job Duties

• Develop scope of work, qualifications and exclusions for cost estimating of proposed project;
• Develop conceptual and progress budgets, and final cost estimates;
• Prepare material takeoffs on complex projects, drawings, and plans
• Review contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes;
• Prepare and summarize task and subtask estimates
• Prepare rate and unit cost determinations
• Assigns material costs and staffing costs to bids;
• Writes subcontracts purchase orders and associated scopes of work for all purchased trades and items;

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products
• Client interface and relationship building skills

Desired Applicable Experience

• Knowledge of HCSS HeavyBid
• Thorough knowledge of estimating processes, material and building system costs, and labor productivity evaluation techniques.
• Strong ability to conceptualize project construction requirements
• Knowledge of federal, state and local construction regulations

Education/Experience

• 3-5 years of heavy highway construction field experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options: GLP-1 weight loss drugs (portion paid by employer), fertility, wellness, pet insurance, and more
• 401(k) with company matching
• Stable, long-term career opportunities

Kanawha Stone Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.