Estimator

The Korte Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Korte Company in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Estimator to join our Preconstruction Services Team. This role involves preparing cost estimates for various construction projects and collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in related fields and possess strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive pay and a structured Professional Development Plan for career growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction building methods required.
• Desire to work with clients, designers, and contractors in a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Utilize software to prepare project cost estimates.
• Locate potential vendors and trade contractors.
• Work with project managers to develop project schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of construction building methods

Analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to travel (typically 1-2 day trips)

Strong work ethic

Education

Pursuing a degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

The Korte Company is seeking an Estimator to join our Preconstruction Services Team. This person will be an integral part of securing new, profitable work for The Korte Company.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Korte estimators are vital contributors to our business. Estimators perform valuable, important work and through exposure to many, different projects learn many facets of the construction field. The work is fast paced – estimators work on 10 to 15 projects per year.

Most of our projects are design-build giving our estimators the opportunity to learn and apply problem solving and team building skills. Since we work all across the United States, our estimators gain exposure to different construction methods and local conditions and practices. Our training is hands on and our employees are self-directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilize software to determine the scope of the project and prepare cost estimates
• Locate potential vendors and trade contractors interested in working with Korte
• Pre-qualify vendors and trade contractors based on their experience and financial capability
• Determine how to package work among trade contractors to optimize project cost and schedule
• Work directly with architects and engineers to select the building systems best suited for meeting the project requirements
• Visit project sites to investigate field conditions and meet with local trade contractors
• Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/supplier proposals and make recommendations for trade contractor selection
• Work with project managers to develop project schedules
• Collaborate and coordinate with designers, project managers, and senior estimators to develop project capture and execution strategies
• Communicate with and coordinate the scope of trade contractors as they prepare their proposals
• Manage the flow of information to the project team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These characteristics are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.

• Knowledge of construction building methods
• Desire to succeed with short and long-term goals
• Desire to work with clients, designers, subcontractors and construction staff in a team environment
• Strong work ethic, a great attitude and ability to thrive in an objective-driven environment
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Listening skills
• Ability to travel (typically 1-2 day trips)

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants will have:

• Pursing a degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
• Prior experience in similar role is advantageous but is not required

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

This role is part of the Estimator Career Path, and team members benefit from a structured Professional Development Plan (PDP) designed to support career growth.

Typical growth opportunities along this path include:

• Project Estimator → Senior Project Estimator

ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than sixty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV.

This position is eligible for our competitive pay and benefits package including annual discretionary bonus subject to company and individual performance. Additional comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, life, disability, 401(k), parental leave, phone allowance, vacation, sick time and company paid holidays. Role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, training, certifications, location, etc. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.