Senior Estimator

At Kennedy Richter Construction, we are committed to upholding our core values of Creativity, Communication, and Quality in every project we undertake. We seek a dedicated Estimator to join our team and play a pivotal role in the pre-construction phase, serving as the essential bridge between our business development and construction operations teams.

As the Estimator, you will be the lead point of responsibility and accountability during the pre-construction phase. Your primary goal will be to ensure that our standards of daily performance and procedures are met from project inception to turnover to the operations team.

• Develop precise estimates and competitive bids for construction projects.
• Perform self-led take-offs to gather necessary data for bids.
• Review construction plans, specifications, and perform take-offs to gather bid information.
• Assess sites to collect data for estimates on renovations and modifications to existing buildings.
• Design and propose solutions for client-specific needs.
• Operate the company’s estimating software to produce accurate bids and estimates.
• Coordination with Business Development.
• Training & Assistance to other Pre-Construction Team members.
• Developing Future Tools & Procedures for Pre-Construction Team.

• Proficient in mathematics, including basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction disciplines.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Word and Excel.
• Excellent typing skills and ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in construction, including work with multi-level buildings.
• A positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for new challenges and initiatives.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $80K-$110K

Please note that only candidates meeting the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview.