Estimator

E&K Companies, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

E&K Companies, Inc. is seeking an estimator with strong commercial construction estimating experience to join our Omaha team. The role focuses on bidding, pricing, and coordinating with field operations and clients to ensure accurate project progress and compliance.

You will read contracts and drawings, manage change orders, and support monthly billings while using BuzzBID/QuickBid and Bluebeam. This onsite position emphasizes collaboration across departments and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with BuzzBID/QuickBid or similar estimating software.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar software.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction budgets, scheduling, and estimating.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal and external partners.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Develop and bid on projects; monitor market and technical trades.
• Coordinate with field operations and clients for proper progress of jobs.
• Process contracts and change orders in a timely manner.
• Assist in determining monthly progress billings.
• Ensure information is provided to other departments.
• Review contract language and note concerns for management.
• Establish qualified subcontractor bids and scopes.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures and complete required trainings.
• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

BuzzBID

QuickBid

Estimating software

Bluebeam

Job description

Since 1956, E&K has been uncompromising in the commitment to deliver the highest quality products and services our clients demand, anywhere they need them. Today, we’re one of the largest interior/exterior finish contractors in the U.S., with offices throughout the country and a reputation for excellence.

Our employees love the small yet strong team atmosphere. Because we value our employees, we strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.

Our employees love the small yet strong team atmosphere. Because we value our employees, we strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.

This position will be responsible for project cost analysis, coordination with field operations, customer development, and relationship building.

This position is located in our Omaha, Nebraska, office.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Recommend short-term objectives and long-range sales/marketing goals including pricing and job selection policies.
• Bidding, selling, and marketing E&K’s services and products, including monitoring market and technical trades.
• Participate and be accountable for development and implementation of marketing plans.
• Manage and coordinate current projects by documenting and interacting with other departments and clients for proper progress of jobs.
• Process contracts and change orders in a timely manner.
• Assist in determining amount of monthly progress billings.
• Ensure that the proper information is provided to other departments.
• Review, understand, and monitor contract language and note concerns for the Manager’s review.
• Establish qualified subcontractor bids and scope in determining contracts.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience with commercial construction experience in estimating.
• Required experience with BuzzBID, QuickBid, or similar estimating software.
• Metal framing, ceilings, and/or drywall construction experience preferred.
• Solid experience with Bluebeam or similar software.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction budgets, scheduling, and estimating.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – will regularly interact verbally and in writing, with internal and external partners.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially in Outlook and Excel.

Work Environment & Location

Our industry is built on relationships, collaboration, and shared purpose — making in-person connection an important part of how we work. As such, this role is onsite in Omaha, Nebraska.

You’ll have a dedicated office you can make your own, and daily collaboration with teammates who like you, support the entire organization. You’ll also receive 50 work‑from‑home days per year to use at your discretion. With offices and job sites across the United States, this role will afford you the opportunity for limited travel.

A culture built on Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty, and Teamwork. Your opportunities for career growth are broad, and span our many US locations.

E&K is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affinite Action, E-Verify, and Drug Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.