Junior Estimator - Civil in Kansas City in Columbia

Job Description

An award-winning Kansas City based Civil Contractor is seeking an Estimator to join their growing team.  They are searching for someone early in their career that wants to learn and grow with them.  If you are looking for a more personable, family-oriented company to work for, with growth opportunities, then this is the opportunity for you!

As an Estimator you will be accountable for reviewing project plans and specifications, preparing quantity takeoffs and pricing all aspects of the project by quantifying and analyzing construction documents. You will estimate overhead components, complete unit pricing across multiple trade disciplines and perform system trade off comparisons by utilizing industry experience to develop cost estimates reflective of local market and project conditions 

ESTIMATOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review project plans and specifications, prepare quantity takeoffs and price all aspects of the project.
• Manage, organize and or be a part of the overall bid and proposal process.
• Reading, quantifying and analyzing construction documents in all trade disciplines. Estimate overhead components.
• Use various system unit pricing across multiple trade disciplines using current and historical market unit pricing.
• Perform system trade off comparisons on a macro scale (structural systems, mechanical systems, foundations, etc).
• Perform conceptual estimates with limited design quickly. Understand the level of detail appropriate for a particular stakeholder. Utilize program square footage costs.

ESTIMATOR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with estimation software (e.g., Agtek Gradework, Highway, Underground and Materials, AutoCAD, HCSS HeavyBid, and/or Bid2Win, Bluebeam Revu)
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and the latest industry standards.

Should you feel that your skills and experience are suitable for this Estimator job or if there are is another area of interest please contact me confidentially at 605-705-3302 or tim.dejong@gogpac.com

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States over the past 28 years. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.