Senior Construction Estimator - National Projects

The Korte Company; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Korte Company seeks a Senior Estimator to provide conceptual and final estimates for nationwide projects with appropriate profit margins. This role emphasizes design-build bids across multiple sites and requires strong communication and analytical skills.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years bidding commercial/industrial projects, experience with takeoff software, and the ability to manage multiple proposals in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in St. Louis, MO or Highland, IL.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of bidding commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Experience with Destini-Estimator, Pantera and Bluebeam Takeoff preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication is required.
• Professional in actions and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategy with project team to determine proposal approach.
• Read and interpret project RFPs and preliminary plans to determine detailed and comprehensive quantity surveys.
• Obtain accurate take off and pricing for all materials, labor and equipment.
• Perform conceptual estimating from preliminary project parameters.
• Prepare project cost analyses including materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors and overhead costs.
• Understand timelines and project deadlines.
• Maintain current information on products, vendors, subcontractors and government requirements.
• Travel to project sites to investigate field conditions and meet with local trade contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Construction methods

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Time management

Multitasking

Team interaction

Self-motivated

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Construction Engineering

Construction Management degree

Related field degree

Tools

Destini-Estimator

Pantera

Bluebeam Takeoff

Job description

The Korte Company seeks a Senior Estimator to provide conceptual and final estimates for nationwide projects with appropriate profit margins. This role emphasizes design-build bids across multiple sites and requires strong communication and analytical skills.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years bidding commercial/industrial projects, experience with takeoff software, and the ability to manage multiple proposals in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in St. Louis, MO or Highland, IL.