Estimator - Excavation & Utilities

Keeleyconstruction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Estimator for our Civil Infrastructure Group. The candidate will review project plans, prepare estimates for design/build processes, and collaborate with Project Managers.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering and experience in civil construction are required. We offer a positive working environment focused on professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in self-perform civil construction, preferably excavation and utilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and documents to establish scope of work.
• Prepare estimates for each phase of projects.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Project Managers during the bidding process.

Skills

Review project plans

Estimates preparation

Building relationships

Experience with HCSS

Experience with Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire an Estimator for our Civil Infrastructure Group in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specification, and contract documents to establish scope of work and quantity takeoffs.
• Request quotes from subcontractors and vendors.
• Attend any scope meetings related to project.
• Prepare estimates for each phase of the design/build or budget process as well as for negotiated or competitive bids.
• Contribute value engineering options to customers and owners to establish project value.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and subcontractors and have the ability to find and cultivate prospective new customers.
• Collaborate with Project Managers / Operations during pre-bid and post-bid process regarding schedule, strategy, project delivery and buyout.
• Review and visit ongoing projects with Project Manager to verify labor production and learn from any problems encountered. Complete quantity surveys and takeoffs of work and establish production rates.
• Prepares and executes estimates for proposed change orders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of one year of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
• Experience in self-perform civil construction is required, preference for excavation and utilities.
• Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
• Experience using HCSS, Bluebeam.

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