Estimator - Heavy Industrial and Civil Construction

Goodwin Brothers Construction Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee & family)

Flexible PTO

Annual discretionary bonus

3% 401k contribution

Job summary

Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. in St. Louis, MO seeks an experienced Estimator to drive preconstruction profitability through thorough cost analysis and vendor coordination.

The role requires knowledge of building materials, self-perform methods, subcontractor scopes, and current market pricing, with a track record in commercial, heavy industrial, or civil projects. Collaboration with engineers, architects, and clients is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of estimating experience in commercial, heavy industrial, or civil construction.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering; Or equivalent experience.
• Currently living in the St. Louis metro area.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the client to gain insights, understand their vision, and establish agreement on the project.
• Develop a thorough understanding of project demands, labor requirements, equipment needs, materials, subcontractor scopes, and other resources required to prepare complete estimates.
• Create estimates for both self-perform construction work and general contracting costs, including subcontractor and vendor evaluation.
• Prepare estimates that clearly separate and document self-perform labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor pricing, vendor quotes, general conditions, and general contracting costs.
• Create metrics, review documents, and establish a timeline to generate valid estimates.
• Collect key construction documents, such as property plans, blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications.
• Identify and evaluate suitable suppliers, subcontractors, vendors, materials, and self-perform approaches for each project to support complete and competitive estimates.
• Meet with multiple vendors and contractors to negotiate pricing for construction materials, establish timelines, and determine project hours.
• Make visits to construction sites, warehouses, and other such venues to gather comprehensive insights about the project.
• Craft a work schedule to determine the total duration expected for project completion.
• Create quantity takeoffs for self-perform work, subcontracted scopes, materials, equipment, and general conditions, and apply current pricing knowledge to develop complete project estimates.
• Advise the Preconstruction Manager on risk assessments and planning for contingencies if the project experiences delays or unanticipated setbacks
• Build relationships and maintain a directory of vendors, suppliers, and contractors
• Coordinate with the preconstruction manager, subcontractors, and vendors to validate scope assumptions, production rates, pricing, exclusions, and inclusions before estimates are finalized
• Work closely with key personnel, including engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, and business owners
• Curate economic feasibility studies on plan modifications and the adjustments made to the preliminary expense plan
• Stay up to date with building codes and industry trends

Skills

Estimating experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

The Estimator must possess an expansive knowledge of building materials, self-perform construction methods, subcontractor scopes, general contracting requirements, and current market pricing, as well as applicable regulatory standards. This position is a key driver in the preconstruction process and profitability of the company.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of estimating experience in commercial, heavy industrial, or civil construction
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering; Or equivalent experience
• Currently living in the St. Louis metro area

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Communicate with the client to gain insights, understand their vision, and establish agreement on the project
• Develop a thorough understanding of project demands, labor requirements, equipment needs, materials, subcontractor scopes, and other resources required to prepare complete estimates
• Create estimates for both self-perform construction work and general contracting costs, including subcontractor and vendor evaluation
• Prepare estimates that clearly separate and document self-perform labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor pricing, vendor quotes, general conditions, and general contracting costs
• Create metrics, review documents, and establish a timeline to generate valid estimates
• Collect key construction documents, such as property plans, blueprints, technical drawings, and project specifications
• Identify and evaluate suitable suppliers, subcontractors, vendors, materials, and self-perform approaches for each project to support complete and competitive estimates
• Meet with multiple vendors and contractors to negotiate pricing for construction materials, establish timelines, and determine project hours
• Make visits to construction sites, warehouses, and other such venues to gather comprehensive insights about the project
• Craft a work schedule to determine the total duration expected for project completion
• Create quantity takeoffs for self-perform work, subcontracted scopes, materials, equipment, and general conditions, and apply current pricing knowledge to develop complete project estimates.
• Advise the Preconstruction Manager on risk assessments and planning for contingencies if the project experiences delays or unanticipated setbacks
• Build relationships and maintain a directory of vendors, suppliers, and contractors
• Coordinate with the preconstruction manager, subcontractors, and vendors to validate scope assumptions, production rates, pricing, exclusions, and inclusions before estimates are finalized
• Work closely with key personnel, including engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, and business owners
• Curate economic feasibility studies on plan modifications and the adjustments made to the preliminary expense plan
• Stay up to date with building codes and industry trends

COMPENSATION:

Based on experience

Benefits include a full health insurance package (medical, dental, vision) for the employee and family with 100% company paid premiums, flexible PTO and paid holidays, annual discretionary bonus, and 3% 401k contribution.

Throughout our over 75-year history, Goodwin Brothers' job has been to build. Come build with us. Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. prides itself on being a self-performing General Contractor in heavy industrial, municipal and civil type projects. Since 1947, we have instilled the value of long‑term relationships built through our commitment to upholding the highest craftsmanship and integrity. We are St. Louis based, family‑owned company with operations in St. Louis and Kansas City. Learn about the company at goodwinbros.com.

Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.