Industrial Construction Estimator

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PULLMAN aStructural Group Company integrates technology-driven engineered solutions into its industry-leading contracting services. PULLMANs capabilities include specialty design-build services for new and existing structures as well as a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services. With offices located throughout Canada and as a signatory to local national and international labor union agreements PULLMAN has the track record and the experience to meet our customers specialty contracting needs.

PULLMANintegrates technology-driven engineered solutions into its industry-leading contracting services. PULLMANs capabilities include specialty design-build services for new and existing structures as well as a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services. With offices located throughout the United States and as a signatory to local national and international labor union agreements PULLMAN has the track record and the experience to meet our customers specialty contracting needs. PULLMAN is the union contracting business line of Structural Group.

We are currently recruiting for a ConstructionEstimator to be based in our Kansas City office which is in Kansas City MO. As an Estimator for PULLMAN you will be responsible for estimating complex self-performed construction projects that make our nations structures stronger and last longer. Projects typically consist of concrete repair masonry restoration waterproofing structural strengthening specialty rigging fossil coal plant chimney repairs or retrofits industrial refinery repairs etc.

As a successful candidate you will also be responsible for:

Preparing estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs material price lists labor costs per man-hour equipment costs and applying to complete scope of work
Defining and quantifying scope of work and preparing comprehensive conceptual budgetary and construction cost estimates for projects
Reviewing / researching historical data and compiling summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates
Maintaining involvement in uncovering sales opportunities with prospective and existing customers
Writing proposals or completing bid forms as necessary to complete the bidding process
Working with our prequalification teams to ensure all bid documents are completed correctly.

Candidates who meet the following criteria may be considered for this exciting position based in our large Operations division:

Candidates with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management may be given preference
3-7 years of construction estimating experience ideally in a related industry involving concrete repair projects
Demonstrated ability to work with a team to estimate projects of moderate complexity up to $10Million
Prior experience to estimate up to 5 projects directly and up to 5 estimates indirectly as a mentor
Ability to evaluate quantify and capture specification requirements within the estimate
Prior experience working with terms & conditions in construction contracts
A strong understanding of the power and industrialconstruction market including current market prices and clients (i.e.: engineers architects property managers and owners)
Previous experience maintaining client relationships while performing light business development
Demonstrate construction math and computer skills including Microsoft Excel and / or construction estimating software. Must also be able to demonstrate ability to read blueprints and complete takeoffs utilizing Bluebeam or similar software.
Ability to travel 10-20%

Our ideal Estimating candidate is an innovative but decisive individual who can work effectively in a highly collaborative team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

PULLMANis proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance 401(k) paid holidays vacation tuition reimbursement career development and growth opportunities and a caring work environment.

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PULLMAN is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance 401(k) paid holidays & vacation tuition reimbursement career development and growth opportunities and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V