Estimator II - Light Industrial

Cerris Builders; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerris Builders is seeking an estimator to analyze construction documents and prepare detailed estimates for bid opportunities. You will interact with vendors, subcontractors, and the internal team to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of estimating experience, with proficiency in estimating software and MS Office. On-site work at our Kansas location is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of related estimating experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze cost data and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in project approach meetings and proposal kickoff.
• Carries out estimating assignments with quality control for accuracy.
• Reviews proposal specs/drawings to determine scope of work.
• Solicits subcontractor/supplier bids and interfaces with vendors.
• Maintains relationships with trade partners and updates cost data.
• Performs quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for bids.
• Operates estimating software and CRM tools within workflow.
• Identifies process improvements for estimating/preconstruction.

Skills

Team collaboration

Reading specs

Cost data analysis

MS Office

CRM software

Estimating methods

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating software

CRM software

Job description

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Builders, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we've got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn't just a great place to start your career - it's a great place to watch it advance for years to come. Come build the extraordinary with us.

Nature of Work

Analyzes construction documents, proposal requests, proposals, and other documents to perform assigned estimating functions. Prepares estimates establishing the value of the work; routinely interacts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in preparation of estimates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested.
• Carries out estimating assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
• Assists with review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments.
• Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting.
• Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners.
• Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program.
• Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information.
• Performs accurate, timely, and well-organized quantity takeoffs as assigned.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism.
• Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work.
• Utilize and assist in updating estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions.
• Assists with prospects/clients in obtaining bid opportunities.
• Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database.
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to cost estimates.
• Participates in compiling technical responses and qualifications for RFPs and RFQs.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and principles; Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Ability to analyze and collect cost data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of estimating and CRM software.

Education

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years or more of related work experience preferred
• May have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak. Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.