Estimator

B. Kahn Construction Co.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

B. Kahn Construction Co. is seeking an Estimator in Greenville, SC to determine project costs and support preconstruction.

You will read plans, build cost models, and coordinate bids with subcontractors and suppliers to drive accurate estimates and competitive proposals. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with estimating tools, and the ability to develop clear proposals under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proficient in cost estimating from concept to bid.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and take-off tools.
• Analytical thinker who can visualize 3D from 2D plans.
• Skilled in developing formal written proposals.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine project scope with the preconstruction team.
• Read plans and specs and identify discrepancies.
• Design and maintain cost estimating databases.
• Own cost estimates and bid accountability.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate to prepare contracts and subcontracts.
• Develop project schedules and related costs.
• Manage variables to stay on track for bids.
• Support design-build scopes with the PM.
• Present proposals with the team.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Analytical thinking

Plan reading

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

On-Screen Take-Off

Job description

Primary Function: The Estimator will be responsible for determining the cost of construction projects including large project changes.

Responsibilities:

1. Determines and collaborates with the preconstruction team to determine scope of project(s).
2. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications as well as identify discrepancies.
3. Designs, implements, and maintains cost estimating and subcontractor/supplier database(s).
4. Accountability and responsibility for construction cost estimates and/or bid.
5. Subject matter expert as it relates to cost estimating.
6. Responsible for soliciting the subcontractor and material supplier bids and follow through.
7. Collaborates with preconstruction team members in the preparation of contracts and subcontracts and the negotiation of revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with general contractors, architects, clients, and suppliers.
8. Collaborates with other team members to develop the project schedule and the company's corresponding cost for equipment, supervision, and labor costs.
9. Proactively manage all the variables necessary to stay on track for successful bid execution or cost estimation.
10. For design-build projects, work with the design-build team in the refinement of project scope and price while collaborating with the assigned Project manager who will be responsible for the development and execution of the design-build schedule.
11. Proactively collaborates with other team members in development and execution of presentation of proposals.
12. Knowledge of current applied techniques in project estimating from conceptual state to final detailed estimating.
13. Knowledge of building construction, materials, and methods.
14. Leads preconstruction efforts to respond to RFQs or RFPs.
15. Ability to develop conceptual estimates for projects from incomplete information relying on experience with projects of a similar nature.
16. Comfortable working under the pressure of a deadline and managing many variables simultaneously.
17. Develops subcontractor/supplier interaction/relationships.
18. Actively involved in local/state/national estimating organizations (when requested).
19. Knowledge of M. B. Kahn's Safety Program and OSHA guidelines. Complies with Company policies, procedures, and standards.
20. Promotes integrity, honesty, hard work, safety, and quality throughout all aspects of the project and is a professional representative of M. B. Kahn.
21. Performs additional assignments as directed by management or as required for successful project completion.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in all aspects of Cost Estimator.
• Thorough understanding and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project, On-Screen Take-Off Program(s).
• Naturally analytical and able to visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• A natural mathematician, instinctively comfortable with numbers.
• Ability to develop formal written proposals.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills both written and verbal.