Senior Estimator

Garney Construction; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Stock options starting day one

401(k) match 3.5%

Weekly pay

Paid time off

8 holidays

HSA with contributions

Life insurance

Garner apparel discount

Job summary

Garney Construction seeks a Senior Estimator in North Kansas City, MO to lead cost estimates for complex construction projects. You will track labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment, and develop both conceptual and detailed cost models with your team.

In this role, you will review drawings and specs, refine bids, and manage bid documents while pursuing opportunities to improve margin. Strong collaboration and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of estimating experience in construction.
• Experience with design-build, CMAR, and negotiated bids.
• Knowledge of bonds, insurance, and bid risk.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management.
• Experience with MS Office, Bluebeam, Google Earth Pro.

Responsibilities

• Track labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs.
• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates and cost models.
• Manage bid documents and estimate development.
• Review and refine estimates for accuracy.
• Coordinate estimate planning, pricing, scheduling, and submissions.
• Lead estimating efforts on multiple projects.

Skills

Estimating exp

CMAR/Proposal

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office/Bluebeam

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Bluebeam

Google Earth Pro

Job description

Senior Estimator position is available at Garney. In this position, you will ensure that the estimate includes the cost, time, materials, labor, and equipment required for the construction projects. You will also manage and plan projects through the design phase, including the tracking of documents and building a project plan. The Senior Estimator will work with their team to ensure efficient and continuous improvements in the estimating process.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Track labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs
• Assist with schedules, scopes, logistics plans, and constructability reviews
• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates, cost models, and self-perform estimates
• Pursue opportunities that support annual gross margin goals
• Manage bid documents and estimate development
• Review and refine estimates for accuracy
• Coordinate estimate planning, pricing, scheduling, and submissions
• Support purchasing and subcontracting activities
• Apply and train others on cost coding processes
• Review contract documents and project requirements
• Participate in DB, PDB, and CMAR pursuits, proposals, and interviews
• Support value engineering, cost analysis, and documentationReview drawings, specifications, and project information
• Assist with project selection and bidding strategies
• Assign estimating tasks and validate final estimate inputs
• Lead estimating efforts on multiple projects simultaneously

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5-8 years ofEstimating experience
• Experience with proposal types in various stages involving the design build, progressive design build, negotiated and CMAR projects
• Thorough understanding of bonds, insurance, burden, etc. and how they affect bids and company risk/profit
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, and Google Earth Pro

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.