Estimator

Keller Management Services, LLC; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Keller Management Services, LLC in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Estimator to drive the bidding process for geotechnical and foundation projects across the region. You will develop accurate cost estimates and support senior estimators on large-scale bids, ensuring proposals meet client needs and competitive benchmarks.

Your role requires plan reading, quantity take-offs, and strong communication with operations, engineering, and project management.

Qualifications

• Plan reading and quantity take-offs required.
• Sound technical knowledge in geotechnical projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet fast-paced schedules and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing plans and specifications
• Performing quantity take-offs
• Evaluate geotechnical information
• Prepare bid proposals and internal documents
• Collaborating with operations, engineering and project management to develop bids into successful projects
• Participating in client meetings as needed

Skills

Plan reading

Take-offs

Attention to detail

Interpersonal relations

Self-motivation

Education

BS Degree in Construction Management

BS Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Job description

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Overview

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.

Keller is looking for an experienced Estimator based out of our Louisville, KY location.

As an Estimator, you will play a key role in the estimating process for geotechnical and foundation projects across the region.You will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for typical projects and will support senior estimators on large scale and complex projects. It will also be the responsibility of the Estimator to follow up with the client and ensure the fulfillment of the proposal.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing plans and specifications
• Performing quantity take-offs
• Evaluate & review geotechnical information
• Compiling relevant documents and data
• Using HCSS for cost estimating (training will be provided if not proficient)
• Preparing internal bid review documents
• Preparing bid proposals
• Participating in client meetings as needed
• Collaborating with internal operations, engineering and project management to ensure bids develop into successful projects

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have aBS Degree in Construction Management or Geotechnical Engineering. Must be well organized, self motivated, reliable, detail oriented, and possess excellent interpersonal & customer relations skills. Excellent computer skills and written & verbal communication skills necessary.

Requirements:

• Plan reading, comprehension and take-off
• Sound technical knowledge
• Problem solving abilities utilizing outside-the-box thinking
• Commercial instincts
• Get-it-done attitude
• Ability to meet fast paced and dynamic schedules and deadlines
• Intermittent travel for pre-bid and client meetings and site visits

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Additional Information

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factorspermittedby law

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Holiday Pay

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity