Estimator

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. is seeking a General Conditions Estimator to help plan and cost wastewater and treatment facilities.

You’ll develop accurate cost, labor, and schedule estimates while coordinating with internal teams and clients to drive business growth. Preferred locations include Cincinnati, OH; Knoxville, TN; Louisville, KY; and Gainesville, FL, with remote or hybrid options within the Eastern/Midwest US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting or related field; 3 years’ related experience or equivalent combination
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in estimating software such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst

Responsibilities

• Identifies and quantifies construction elements and enters quantities for pricing
• Prepares bid proposals and ensures standard conditions are included
• Analyzes vendor capabilities and seeks best pricing for project continuity
• Packages and sends proposals on time and follows up with clients
• Develops client relationships for current and future projects
• Sets up transition meetings and rough schedules for job duration and cash flow

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting or related field

Tools

Timberline

UScost

WinEst

Job description

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Summary

Baker Water is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive General Conditions Estimator to play a key role in the successful planning and execution of our wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), water reclamation facilities, and comprehensive treatment systems, with a significant emphasis on leveraging self‑perform capabilities. In this position, you will be responsible for developing accurate cost, labor, and schedule estimates while collaborating with internal teams and clients to support business growth.

Preferred work locations are Cincinnati, OH, Knoxville, TN, Louisville, KY, and Gainesville, FL, but the position is eligible for remote or hybrid work within the Eastern/Midwest US.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identifies and quantifies construction elements
• Enters quantities into appropriate software program for pricing
• Provides initial data for entry into Commence software
• Provides Contracts Department with applicable specifications documents to identify insurance requirements
• Sends new contracts for "Corporate" review
• Identifies, contacts, and creates relationships with vendors/suppliers in order to assess vendor/supplier capabilities for specific project
• Analyzes and scopes vendors/suppliers to determine best value and project continuity
• Based on analysis, proactively works to persuade vendors and/or suppliers to commit to best pricing
• Assembles quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirements
• Creates baseline job duration
  Determines what special equipment might be job specific
• Applies best value vendors/subs to estimate
• Identifies to whom we are bidding and prepares bid form, bid proposal letter and/or qualifications
  • Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability
  • Ensures "Standard Conditions" are included in every proposal
  • Includes proposal language that allows for reductions of 50% when job is 50% complete; also attempts to get language that allows for final retentions when 60 days of completion of Baker work
• Packages and sends proposal on time; reviews with Operations for productivity/manpower, etc.
• Follows up with client personally to ensure bid receipt and to identify potential obstacles in closing the deal
• Develops client relationship for current and future jobs
• Collects data on lost jobs to monitor competition and market
• Provides info to Marketing for commence update after bid
• Tracks project until awarded
• Contacts Chief Estimator/Estimating Manager when award is made
• Sets-up transition meeting for Project Manager
• Prepares rough schedule for job duration including cash flow and man-hour requirements
• Sets meeting time for Project Manager and Project Manager’s invitees
• Conveys understanding of low‑qualified vendors/subs and commitments to subs and General Contractor’s
• Provides overview of job and proposal to Project Manager and operations support
• Communicates General Contractor’s/owner’s schedule and needs with field supervision
• Reviews potential operations alternatives
• Prices changes within necessary timeframe
• Assists project team in receiving approval within 60 days of submittals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 3 years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Estimating software (such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst)

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to calculate area and volume
• Must be able to interface with clients and co‑workers
• Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to factor safety and OSHA requirements into estimates

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co‑workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.