Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Flynn Brothers Contracting is an employee-owned contractor specializing in sitework, asphalt paving, and utility services for over 40 years. With over 300 dedicated employees, the company provides a wide range of services, including excavating, earthwork, roads and highways, and underground utilities. Serving commercial, residential, and industrial clients, Flynn Brothers operates across Central Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and offers CIPP services throughout the eastern United States.

The organization takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and fostering a strong commitment to excellence in the contracting industry.

This is a full-time on-site Estimator role located in Louisville, KY. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing cost estimates for various construction projects, analyzing blueprints and specifications, and collaborating with project managers and clients. The role involves conducting takeoffs, gathering accurate data, evaluating costs of materials, labor, and equipment, and providing competitive bids. Additional duties may include preparing proposals, monitoring project budgeting, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors to ensure comprehensive and accurate estimates.

• Perform detailed, quality take-offs for sitework and civil construction projects including site preparation, deep excavation and earth support, utilities roadways and finishes on public and private projects
• Analyze and review construction plans, addendums, schematics for accurate plan takeoff.
• Conduct on-site evaluations to assess project requirements, existing conditions, and potential risks.
• Review and present estimates to senior management
• Conducts site visits and attends pre-bid meetings to understand the project scope
• Ensure the estimating process runs smoothly, promptly and efficiently and that client expectations are achieved throughout the duration of the pre-bid, bid and construction process.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
• Prepare cost comparisons and reconciliations with previous estimates.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
• Ensure all estimating work complies with company standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Related Field or Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of construction estimating experience (heavy civil, commercial, or industrial depending on your company).
• 3+ years of experience in pricing and quantity takeoff
• Estimator must comprehend the labor, equipment and appurtenances and production rates required for bidding each individual project.
• Estimator must be able to prepare a construction schedule for the bid if it is a requirement.
• Estimator must be highly motivated; detail oriented, well organized, and willing to be a team player in the Flynn Brothers Contracting organization.
• Proficient and professional with verbal, written and electronic forms of communication.
• Applicant will need to be adept with the use of Microsoft Office Suites, including Project and Dropbox
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in hand takeoff i.e., w/ an engineering scale and w/Bluebeam and/or other takeoff software.
  Proficiency w/Heavy Bid bidding software or Agtek is preferred.
• The position will be salaried and for full time employment. The minimum work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5pm; however, extended hours will be necessary depending on bid workload.