KAI Enterprises · 18 hours ago
Senior Estimator
Greater St. Louis
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expKAI Enterprises is a company dedicated to transforming communities through integrated design and construction excellence. The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing budgets, cost estimates, and bid proposals for commercial and residential construction projects, while building effective relationships with team members and clients.
ArchitectureConstructionInterior DesignProject Management
Hiring Manager
Maddie Ebanks
Responsibilities
Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates
Prepares weekly bid calendar and ensures timely completion of estimates
Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy
Creates job folders
Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid
Proficient knowledge about construction trades, operations, and materials
Execute take-offs of construction documents
Input take-offs into estimating software
Obtains pricing for material and bids from subcontractors
Proficient knowledge of construction costs and cost estimating software. Proficient in developing conceptual and final cost estimates
Work and communicate effectively with design team and subcontractors in developing estimates and identifying value-engineering options
Establish man-hour requirements for estimates
Proficient knowledge of construction sequencing, union trade jurisdictions, and scheduling software. Proficient in developing conceptual and final project scheduling
Work effectively with design team and subcontractors in developing phasing and schedule options
Maintains knowledge of construction industry estimating and scheduling practices and recommends improvements, which elevate firm to a leadership position in industry
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering, construction management, or relevant experience
7-10 years related estimating experience
Advanced project estimator skills that include performing engineering calculations and being conversant in engineering nomenclature to effectively communicate with application engineers, product managers, project managers, and vendors
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to read, understand, and organize construction plans and specifications
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Company
KAI Enterprises
KAI Enterprises engages in design and construction services along with interior designing, project management & architecture solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Kennedy Jr
Chief Executive Officer
Rick Stemler
CFO
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