Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator (GCCM)

Louisville, KY, United States of America

$  - $

Kelley Construction is a multi-faceted commercial and industrial general contractor licensed to perform work in many states across the United States. We offer a wealth of technical expertise in all areas of commercial construction including restaurants, medical facilities, warehousing, fast food chains, large design-build expansions, and general office renovation. We also have broad experience in industrial construction, from liquid storage and containment and petroleum-related construction to pre-engineered metal buildings and concrete construction.

• Responsible for detailed and accurate quantity surveys
• Responsible for subcontractor and vendor bid solicitations
• Develop and implement bid strategies
• Accurately clarify and interpret subcontractor and vendor quotes, identify scope gaps, determine best combinations of work scopes, and disseminate differences
• Develop crew productions and devise project durations
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and complete paperwork in a legible, organized manner
• Understand complex construction methods and means
• Read and understand project specifications and construction drawings, and perform basic risk analysis
• Respond positively and quickly to constantly changing workflows
• Perform duties for a large complex project from start to finish with little to no oversight
• Recommend processes and efficiency improvements to implement better work practices in estimating
• Actively mentor direct reports and peers
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and engineers
• Develop conceptual and schematic budgets with limited information using prior experience and historical data
• Coordinate bid requirements with various design elements to produce competitive and complete proposals

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Estimating Extended (Timberline), Procore, and On-Screen Takeoff
• Experience with Design/Build delivery (desired)
• Experience with commercial, medical, food service, new and renovation, and design/build and conceptual estimating (desired)
• Sound organizational and time‑management skills
• Some travel may be required

The ability to focus and perform detailed estimating and paperwork tasks for long durations of time. Sitting and standing in an office environment.

Kelley Construction, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignments, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K/403b Plan

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift.

Number of Openings for this position: 1