Senior Estimator – Design-Build Pro for National Projects

korte; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Korte Company is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction Services Department in St. Louis, MO or Highland, IL. This role focuses on developing accurate takeoffs, pricing and cost analyses for design-build projects across the United States.

As a senior member of the estimating team, you will lead bids on 10 to 15 projects per year, collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and vendors, and stay current with industry methods and materials to ensure competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of construction building methods.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organization and time management skills.
• Professional in actions and appearance.
• Thorough and detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints.
• Effective interactions with project partners, subcontractors and vendors.
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategy with project team to determine proposal approach.
• Read and interpret project request for proposal documents 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 analysis including all material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs.
• Understand timelines and applicable project deadlines.
• Maintain current information on products, vendors, subcontractors and government requirements.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings.
• Travel to project sites to investigate field conditions and meet with local trade contractors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Construction knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Self-motivated

Computer skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Construction Engineering/Management

Tools

Destini-Estimator

Pantera

Bluebeam

Job description

The Korte Company is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Preconstruction Services Department in St. Louis, MO or Highland, IL. This role focuses on developing accurate takeoffs, pricing and cost analyses for design-build projects across the United States.

As a senior member of the estimating team, you will lead bids on 10 to 15 projects per year, collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and vendors, and stay current with industry methods and materials to ensure competitive proposals.