Senior Estimator

Ardith Rademacher & Associates; Kansas City (MO); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ardith Rademacher & Associates, a respected general contractor in Kansas City, is looking for a Senior Estimator to lead bid pursuits and prepare competitive estimates. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of estimating experience and a strong background in commercial and industrial construction.

This role plays a crucial part in the company's long-term succession planning and offers a clear path to future leadership within estimating.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of estimating experience with a general contractor.
• Strong background in commercial, warehouse, or industrial construction.
• Ability to independently manage estimates.

Aufgaben

• Lead bid pursuits from start to finish.
• Prepare detailed, competitive estimates.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

Kenntnisse

Estimating experience

Attention to detail

Competitive mindset

Jobbeschreibung

About the Opportunity

A well-established, locally respected general contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team in the Kansas City market.

This is a key hire tied to long-term growth and succession planning within the estimating department.

The company is specifically looking for a true “numbers” estimator — someone who:

• Thrives in competitive bid environments
• Understands how to win work
• Is confident owning hard-bid and select-bid pursuits
• Wants to play a long-term role in shaping and leading the estimating function
• Looking for a clear path to step into a larger role over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead bid pursuits from start to finish
• Prepare detailed, competitive estimates
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Solicit and level subcontractor pricing
• Develop bid strategies and identify risk/opportunity
• Partner with operations and leadership during pursuits
• Play a direct role in winning work

What They’re Looking For

• 8+ years of estimating experience with a general contractor
• Strong background in commercial, warehouse, or industrial construction
• Ability to independently manage estimates
• Strong attention to detail and ownership of numbers
• Competitive mindset with a high level of accountability

Project Types

• Commercial
• Warehouse / distribution
• Industrial
• Civic / community-focused work

Why This Role

• Clear path toward future leadership within estimating
• Stable, well-established contractor
• Repeat clients
• Balanced mix of negotiated and competitive work
• Collaborative team with strong visibility