Staff Estimator – Power (Kansas City) Position Available In Jackson, Missouri

• Description
• The Staff Estimator is responsible for preparation of all levels of estimates and proposals relating to their discipline(s) that are required to support the engineering and design-build construction projects.

This position will prepare and present lump sum bids, proposals, unit cost and quantities for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. + Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects. + Analyze and incorporate quotes on bonds and insurance into the estimate for review. + Conduct small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluation. + Conduct subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification tasks. + Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate. + Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors. + Present estimating information in site and pre bid meetings. + Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies and make recommendations based on those results. + Develop project summary schedules. + Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes. + Support pre-construction services on client estimates and joint venture reviews. + Develop and present estimating strategy and plan. + Research cost history and update data base(s). + Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions. + Evaluate fee, contingency and escalation and make recommendations. + Responsible for reviewing specialty and standard equipment pricing. + Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy + Review commercial terms and conditions for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator. + Responsible the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions. + Analyze and price value engineering for submission. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards.

• Qualifications
• + Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 3 years of direct project estimating experience.

+ Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. + Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions. + Demonstrated attention to detail. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proficient with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-Base. Experience with InEight is preferred. + OSHA 10-hour certification Required. EEO/Disabled/Veterans

• Job•Estimating•Primary Location•US-MO-Kansas City•

Schedule:

• Full-time

• Travel:

• Yes, 10 % of the Time

• Req ID:

• 251717
• Job Hire Type
• Experienced #LI-KJ #CDB