Senior Estimator - Facility Engineering Services; Kansas

Overview

Senior Estimator - Facility Engineering Services (Kansas City). Facility Engineering Services, a Burns & McDonnell company, is looking for a Senior Estimator to develop multi-discipline estimates throughout all phases of the project life cycle at the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility of the Kansas City National Security Campus, operated by Honeywell, in Kansas City, MO. The National Security Campus is a Department of Energy facility and one of the only LEED Gold-rated manufacturing and engineering facilities in the U.S., with environmentally friendly features, innovative space management and award-winning design.

• Generate construction-related estimates for a variety of disciplines and projects in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment. Estimates include conceptual/budgetary estimates, detailed design estimates, independent bid estimates, change order estimates, and special assignments as directed.
• Receive, schedule, and manage project estimate requests.
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs and estimate reports for facilities projects. Estimate a variety of construction disciplines including HVAC, piping/plumbing, electrical, millwright, structural, architectural, site work/excavation, concrete, masonry, and other common trades.
• Create, log, and distribute estimate reports.
• Evaluate contractor proposals for accuracy and reasonableness. Provide detailed feedback to the customer regarding estimate evaluations.
• Maintain historical estimate data and cost records.
• Evaluate site and market trends and adjust estimate strategies as needed. Generate reports on site cost trends.
• Coordinate with project team members to ensure estimates comply with site requirements.
• Develop relationships with client organization levels, FES staff, and construction contractors.
• Participate in quality reviews for project designs and provide feedback on constructability and cost effectiveness.
• Attend and participate in Pre-Bid Meetings.
• Develop Rough Order of Magnitude estimates for project initiations and conceptual/future planning estimates.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor s degree in related field from an accredited program, plus 7 years of related experience, Associate s degree plus 9 years of related experience or high school diploma plus 11 years of related experience.
• US Citizenship able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Security Clearance is required.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications and apply interpretation to constructability and execution costs.
• Familiarity with government estimating requirements and estimate classes preferred.
• General understanding of all construction disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in core estimating software; RS Means Online preferred;
  Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe/Bluebeam proficient.
• OSHA-10 or 30 Hour Certification (existing or can obtain through company resources).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

• Job:
  Estimating
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US-MO-Kansas City
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Travel:
  No
• Req
• Job Hire Type:
  Experienced

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction

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