Senior Estimator

Lithko Contracting, LLC.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Profit sharing

Company benefits

Job summary

Lithko Contracting, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator to bolster our Estimating team. You will support pricing for commercial and industrial projects, perform quantity take-offs, and help prepare competitive bids for self-perform concrete work.

Requires a minimum of 5 years’ structural concrete estimating, a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $130,000 plus vehicle allowance and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural concrete estimating for large-scale GCs or concrete contractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with negotiated and hard bid processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Establish estimates with alternates, general conditions, vendor and subcontractor pricing, labor production, and wage rates.
• Develop conceptual estimates from limited information, including accurate pricing.
• Perform detailed take-offs identifying and quantifying concrete scope items.
• Create comprehensive customer proposals with scope, terms, and bid pricing breakdown.
• Deliver accurate project information to the team during turnover and planning.
• Guide estimators and project coordinators in tasks and processes, ensuring estimate accuracy.
• Ensure operations receive detailed information for project execution.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Estimating experience

Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Who We Are

At Lithko Contracting, you’ll be part of a team that’s leading the way in concrete construction. Our expertise spans various industries, including industrial and manufacturing facilities, healthcare and educational institutions, chip plants, and data centers. Each year, we place over 100 million square feet of concrete and generate over $2.6 billion in revenue. With more than 25 locations across the nation and over 5,000 coworkers, Lithko offers ample opportunities to advance your skills, grow your career, and build beyond expectations.

Who We Are

At Lithko Contracting, you’ll be part of a team that’s leading the way in concrete construction. Our expertise spans various industries, including industrial and manufacturing facilities, healthcare and educational institutions, chip plants, and data centers. Each year, we place over 100 million square feet of concrete and generate over $2.6 billion in revenue. With more than 25 locations across the nation and over 5,000 coworkers, Lithko offers ample opportunities to advance your skills, grow your career, and build beyond expectations.

The Role

Lithko Contracting, LLC is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Estimating team. In this role, you will support the Estimating team and Pre-Construction Lead in all aspects of estimating, including quantity take-offs, pricing, and bidding for commercial and industrial projects. This position is critical for ensuring accurate and competitive bids, contributing to the successful acquisition and execution of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate Setup: Establish estimates with appropriate alternates, general conditions, vendor and subcontractor pricing, labor production, and wage rates in alignment with the bid strategy.
• Conceptual Estimating: Develop conceptual estimates from limited information, ensuring the inclusion of accurate alternates, general conditions, and pricing.
• Detailed Take-Offs: Perform detailed take-offs by identifying and quantifying all concrete scope items.
• Proposal Preparation: Create comprehensive customer proposals that include precise scope, terms, conditions, and a detailed breakdown of bid pricing.
• Project Information Management: Deliver accurate project information to the team during turnover and planning phases to ensure seamless project execution.
• Team Support: Guide estimators and project coordinators in task assignments, proper use of processes, and tools, validating the accuracy and completeness of estimates produced by the team.
• Operations Coordination: Ensure that the operations team receives correct and detailed information necessary for effective project execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural concrete estimating for large-scale self-perform General Contractors or concrete contractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with a variety of project types, with a particular focus on commercial and industrial projects valued over $1 million.
• Solid understanding of construction principles, as well as experience with both negotiated and hard bid processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering required.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $90,000 - $130,000 annualized. Additional compensation in the form of a vehicle allowance, profit sharing, and company benefits may also be included.

Lithko is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all races and ethnicities, and others to apply.