Project Estimator

3 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Krekow Jennings Inc Full time
About Krekow Jennings Inc

Krekow Jennings Inc is a renowned construction company with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-end residential projects. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Job Title: Project Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Project Estimator to join our team. As a Project Estimator, you will play a crucial role in transforming our customers' visions into reality by creating a construction project strategy that meets their needs and expectations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the company representative with clients, architects, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors during the initial phases of a project.
  • Receive and interpret construction documents, creating and updating cost estimates prior to project execution.
  • Develop and manage project budgets during preconstruction, from conceptual budgets through contract estimates, ensuring alignment with the project's design intent.
  • Tailor budget development approaches to specific project, team, and client needs, presenting the budget to various stakeholders.
  • Compile and maintain a historic cost database via project post-mortems.
Requirements:
  • Develop conceptual estimates with little to no subcontractor input.
  • Develop work packages for projects to be distributed to subcontractors.
  • Rough order of magnitude (ROM) budget development and scope clarification during initial design phases.
  • Report to the executive management team and clients regarding project development and any conditions presenting risk to project stakeholders.
  • Identify project-specific sustainability goals, certification processes, or self-imposed sustainability goals.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Ability to develop conceptual estimates with little or no subcontractor input.
  • Network with professional contacts and owners to help obtain job prospects.
  • Familiarity with typical software applications utilized in the industry for job costing, scheduling, estimating, and online collaboration, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Familiarity with industry practices and regulations.
Education and Experience:
  • At least 8 years of high-end residential experience, specifically managing projects.
  • Related field experience in a leadership role.
  • Familiarity with company and project procedures and practices.
  • Candidates must have a complete understanding of residential construction procedures, including general shell, interior and exterior finishes, and the ability to thoroughly understand architectural, structural, landscape, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
Benefits:

This position offers a competitive compensation structure, medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits, paid time off, 50% 401(k) employer match to 6%, and other benefits.

Krekow Jennings Inc is an equal opportunity employer.


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