Estimator

KBE Building Corporation; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Bonus program

Gym/fitness membership reimbursement

Community involvement & philanthropy

Job summary

KBE Building Corporation in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an Estimator II to gather and calculate data for conceptual and bid estimates. You will maintain price data from suppliers and subcontractors and prepare routine estimates under general supervision.

Working directly with the Estimating/Pre-Con Director, you will develop subcontractor lists, solicit bids, and price work for divisions 2–16. A Bachelor’s in construction-related field and 5–10 years of estimating experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering.
• 5–10 years of construction estimating experience.
• Proficient with estimating software such as Timberline, On-screen Take-off and IsqFt.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents, specifications and drawings to prepare estimates.
• Gather data from suppliers and subcontractors for conceptual and bid estimates.
• Prepare bid packages and analyzes of subcontractor bids.
• Interface with owner, architect and engineers to obtain cost data.
• Utilize master subcontractor lists and bid software to compile estimates.

Education

BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering

Tools

Timberline

On-screen take-off

IsqFt

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Job description

KBE Building Corporation: Relationships Are Everything! Join our team today!!

KBE’s relationship focus means that you can count on us to do the right thing at all times and work in the best interests of your project. We will be proactive and open in all of our communications and interactions with all members of your project team. Our clients, design partners, and trade contractors say they trust KBE to do the right thing — because we build relationships first, buildings second.

Read on to see if this is the place for you!!

We are currently hiring for an Estimator.

At KBE, we expect the best — and reward it — with excellent compensation and benefits, challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, and the chance to give back to our communities.

Work Life Balance:

• Flexible Work Hours
• Paid Paternal/Maternal Leave
• Vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays

Health and Wellness:

• Medical and Dental Insurance (Premium cost sharing between the company and employee)
• Health Incentive Insurance Discount Employee assistance program
• Vision Care (100% company paid)

Corporate Culture:

• Annual Company Meetings, Company Fun Events, & holiday parties
• Quarterly Employee Photo Contests -with prizes!
• Company swag! Mugs, Clothing, Backpacks, and more
• Dress code: Business Casual and Philanthropy Fridays (Jeans)
• Employee Work Anniversary Recognition
• Corporate Commitment to Philanthropy –https://kbefoundation.org/ and company-sponsored charitable events
• KBEYOU- Focusing on our company growth with career development and training

Compensation:

• Corporate Contributions toward Monthly Student Loan Repayment
• Reimbursement for select gym and fitness memberships
• Tuition Reimbursement
• for Work-Related Education
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Structured Bonus Program

Position Summary:

Working directly with the Estimating/Pre-Con Director, the Estimator II will gather, calculate, and compile data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates, prepare routine estimates under general supervision. Maintain current, accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors through direct contact and written materials, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Review proposal specifications and drawings; review project documents and prepare bond request forms on a timely basis;

Participate in and/or attends pre-bid meetings, bid strategy meetings, and presentations as required to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate and develop a potential list of subcontractors. Solicit subcontractors to obtain estimates for divisions 2-16

• Participate in pre-bid meetings
• Analyze project scope of work
• Utilize master subcontractor list, bid software, trade books, phone books and recommendations on prior jobs to develop a list of subcontractors
• Direct and utilize support staff, if available, to assist Senior Estimator in these duties

Gather, calculate and compile data (unit costs, subcontractor quotes) for use in conceptual and bid proposal estimates

• Compile subcontractor solicitation list with assistance of Senior Estimator or Estimating Director;
• Work with Assistant Estimators to solicit subcontractor interest through telephone calls, faxes, etc.

Prepare estimates under general supervision.

• Review and critique quantity take-offs prepared by Assistant Estimators or prepare quantity take-offs and reviews with Senior or Estimating Director;
• Price the above if assigned.

Maintain current, accurate information on prices.

• Obtain prices from suppliers and subcontractors through direct contact and written materials, sales brochures, price lists, etc.;
• Report special pricing to Estimating Director for compilation into database, when appropriate.

Prepare bid packages, conceptual estimates, analysis of subcontractor bids, etc. for projects of medium size and/or complexity as assigned.

• Compile estimates and subcontractor quotes to arrive at a total estimated cost;
• Review above with Estimating Director and/or Senior Management.

Interface with owner, architect, engineers and subcontractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.

• Prepare RFIs as necessary to gain clarification for resolution of questions or ambiguities in contract documents;
• Distribute; addenda, etc. to appropriate parties.

Write exhibits identifying exclusions and qualifications custom tailored for each project.

• Prepare comprehensive, accurate exhibits outlining KBE responsibilities and owner or tenant responsibilities.

Become proficient using new technology, systems and software acquired by the Company

• Participate in training
• Assist in training staff
• Consistently utilize formats and systems that are mandated by Senior Management

Education, Experience, & Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering and/or 5-10 years of construction estimating experience.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (particularly Excel and Microsoft Word)
• Experience with Estimating Software such as Timberline, On-screen take-off, IsqFt

KBE Building Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ Affluent Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status

KBE is a VEVRAA Compliant Federal Contractor.