Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

About Us

About Us: At Kennedy Richter Construction, we are committed to upholding our core values of Creativity, Communication, and Quality in every project we undertake. We seek a dedicated Estimator to join our team and play a pivotal role in the pre-construction phase, serving as the essential bridge between our business development and construction operations teams.

Position Overview: As the Estimator, you will be the lead point of responsibility and accountability during the pre-construction phase. Your primary goal will be to ensure that our standards of daily performance and procedures are met from project inception to turnover to the operations team.

• Develop precise estimates and competitive bids for construction projects.
• Perform self-led take-offs to gather necessary data for bids.
• Review construction plans, specifications, and perform take-offs to gather bid information.
• Assess sites to collect data for estimates on renovations and modifications to existing buildings.
• Design and propose solutions for client-specific needs.
• Operate the company’s estimating software to produce accurate bids and estimates.

• Proficient in mathematics, including basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction disciplines.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Word and Excel.
• Excellent typing skills and ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in construction, including work with multi-level structures.
• A positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for new challenges and initiatives.

Please note that only candidates meeting the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview.