Senior Aviation Construction Estimator – Terminals & Concourse

Kwame Building Group, Inc; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwame Building Group, an aviation-focused contractor, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our aviation team. This role develops accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates for airport terminals and related infrastructure from preconstruction through award.

The Estimator will work with project managers, engineers, and trade partners to ensure complete, competitive estimates aligned with schedules and client expectations, maintaining meticulous cost data and supporting bid reviews.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction estimating experience on large, aviation projects.
• Experience estimating airport terminals, concourses, or similar facilities.
• Ability to read architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing drawings.
• Strong Excel and takeoff software proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development and detailed estimates for aviation projects.
• Review drawings and contract documents to develop accurate cost breakdowns.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals and bids.
• Develop project budgets, GMP estimates, cost models, and proposal pricing.
• Identify risks, scope gaps, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, designers, owners and stakeholders throughout preconstruction and bidding.
• Maintain organized estimating files with historical data and assumptions.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings & specs

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in CM/Engineering/Arch

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Kwame Building Group, an aviation-focused contractor, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our aviation team. This role develops accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates for airport terminals and related infrastructure from preconstruction through award.

The Estimator will work with project managers, engineers, and trade partners to ensure complete, competitive estimates aligned with schedules and client expectations, maintaining meticulous cost data and supporting bid reviews.