Estimator - KCMO

3 weeks ago


Kansas City, United States McCownGordon Construction Full time
People love to work here, plain and simple.It's easy to love your job when you're surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but because we want to.
Develops from exposure to construction basics to mastering construction basics and understands how a project comes together. Earns trust and becomes a trusted team member both internally to McCownGordon and the Trade Partner Community. Develops trade partner & vendor relationships in the industry. Understands buildings and building systems (structure, MEP, envelope, etc.). Reviews, comprehends, and analyzes proposals-asking questions as needed to trade partners and suppliers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating, Preconstruction & Project Development
  • Assists the Lead Estimator in setting up the estimate.
  • Develops understanding of company estimating platforms and systems.
  • Obtains exposure to preconstruction fundamentals and basics.
  • Attends and participates in project meetings and produces meeting minutes.
  • If desired, cross-trains within McCownGordon (field engineer or project engineer).
  • Manages RFI, Prebid notes and questions.
  • Presents information to internal McCownGordon team efficiently.
  • Attends trade partner networking events.
  • Develops relationships with trade partners through events, solicitation and scope review process.

Trade Partner Bidding
  • Obtains exposure to costs by collecting and reviewing trade partner and supplier quotes.
  • Reviews scope of work from project team or bid documents to analyze trade partners bids/proposals for completeness.
  • Collects and organizes trade partner and supplier proposals.
  • Ensures bids include specified materials are available for the project.

Bid Preparation and Quantity Survey
  • Follows up with trade partners prior to bidding to determine whether they are participating in the bid.
  • Populates trade partner and supplier contact information to the bid tabs. Assists Lead Estimator in populating scope content for the bid tab sheets and analyzing bids.
  • Learns and masters fundamentals of conducting a quantity survey.
  • Learns and masters company software for quantity survey and keeps up with proper organization of associated electronic files.
  • Reviews the complete set of documents for items to be quantified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements before going into job)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires work in an office environment. Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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