Estimator

1 month ago

Kansas City, United States Clarkson Construction Company Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Clarkson Construction Company is a leading firm in the heavy civil construction industry, with a proud history of delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Kansas City region. Our portfolio spans grading, paving, and bridge construction, underscoring our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Clarkson Construction Company offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where innovation and hard work are recognized and rewarded. We believe in investing in our employees through professional development and advancement opportunities. Join us and be a part of a team that shapes the infrastructure in and around one of America's most vibrant cities.

We are currently seeking a Heavy Civil Estimator to join our dynamic team and contribute to our legacy of building the foundations for future generations.

Job Summary:

The Estimator will play a crucial role in our project planning and execution phase, focusing on cost estimation, bid proposal preparation, and the initial stages of project management for our grading, paving, and bridge construction projects. This position requires a combination of technical knowledge, analytical skills, and effective communication to ensure accurate and competitive project bidding.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

  • Estimation & Bidding: Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for grading, paving, and bridge construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications, and other documentation. Develop preliminary project schedules.
  • Project Analysis: Conduct thorough reviews of potential projects to determine feasibility, risk, and profitability. Collaborate with the project management team to align project objectives and strategies. Compile project risk matrix and formulate risk mitigation strategies.
  • Vendor & Subcontractor Solicitation & Coordination: Liaise with vendors and subcontractors to solicit and evaluate bids, ensuring all estimates include up-to-date pricing and availability of materials and labor. Perform quote comparisons and make recommendations for selection.
  • Client Interaction: Engage with clients during the bidding process to clarify project requirements, adjustments, and to foster strong professional relationships. Present and explain project proposals to clients, designers, and operations teams.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of all estimations, bids, and initial project specifications to ensure transparency and accuracy in project initiation. Assist in oversight of historical cost database, bid management, and estimating software.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the project management, engineering, and construction teams to ensure seamless project transitions from estimation to execution.

Qualifications Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of estimation within heavy civil construction, specifically with grading, paving, and/or bridge projects.
  • Exposure to estimation software (e.g., Agtek Gradework, Highway, Underground and Materials, AutoCAD, HCSS HeavyBid, and/or Bid2Win, Bluebeam Revu)
  • Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Understanding of construction processes, materials, and the latest industry standards.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Capable of working in a team environment and handling client interactions professionally.
  • Able to manage multiple bids and projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel within local areas.

Qualifications Preferences:

  • Design-build experience.
  • AASHTOWare experience
  • Cross-section and mass haul analysis.
  • Previous field experience in surveying and/or project management.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

  • Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand; Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
  • This position requires in-person work.
  • Professional, business casual office environment.

Clarkson Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

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