Lead Estimator

The role as an estimator at Kennedy Richter Construction is to be the lead point of responsibility and accountability during the pre‑construction phase of a project to uphold Kennedy Richter Construction’s values (Creativity/Communication/Quality), standard of daily performance, and procedures from inception to turnover to the project operations team. This position is an essential bridge from the business development team to the construction operations team.

Specific responsibilities will depend on the project delivery method, or the pre‑construction services rendered.

• Maintain all project documents in an organized manner.
• Coordinate distribution of project/bid documents to all trade partners and vendors.
• Save all documents per company standards.
• Save and archive all estimate spreadsheets, vendor, and subcontractor quotation.

• Coordinate with the operations team on access and site logistics for each project.
• Share access and logistics plan with trade partners and vendors.

• Coordinate with operations on preliminary schedule for pricing.
• Share preliminary schedule with trade partners and vendors.

• Attending all pre bid meetings and pre‑project site visits as applicable.
• Document conditions of site visit by notes and photo documentation
• Determine scope of work with engineering, deficiency reports and destructive testing team.
• Analyze all project documents to develop understanding of each project.
• Determine KRC Self Perform Scopes of work.
• Determine which scope will require sub trade partners.
• Perform granular quantity take offs, including materials and material pricing for each scope.
• Assemble and manage complete bid tabs for every estimate.
• Complete details and complete estimates for each project.
• Coordinate and confirm with operations productivity for self‑perform scopes of work.
• Presenting project at project turnover meeting
• Track accurate time spent on estimating task for each specific project.
• Provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)/Conceptual Estimate for Litigation project.
• Review all project estimates with operations and director of preconstruction.

• Maintain relationships with all subcontractors and vendors.
• Manage the subcontractor solicitation process.
• Aide in building complete database of approved trade partners.

• Research materials and products specified for each project and save product data sheets within project folder.

• Be the main point of contact during preconstruction.
• The liaison between business development, operations, design consultants, and the client.
• Prepare presentation materials for post bid interviews with clients and consultants.
• Present project approach and estimate to clients and consultants.