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K-Five Construction Corporation ยท 1 week ago

Estimator

positionGreater Chicago Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

K-Five Construction Corporation is a fourth-generation family-owned business specializing in asphalt and concrete paving. They are seeking an Estimator who will prepare complete bid proposals for large and complex projects, analyzing plans and specifications to develop detailed cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor.

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Responsibilities

Review proposal contract documents and attend pre-bid meetings as required
Prepare and organize documents required for complete and responsive bid proposal
Calculate takeoffs from plans to determine quantity accuracy
Visit project for comprehensive understanding of site logistics, restrictions, and conditions
Develop strategy for execution of work in the most cost-effective manner
Prepare detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates, including tasks, subtasks, production rates and unit costs
Review potential Value Engineering opportunities
Develop and review project risk with Estimating team
Solicit quotes from material suppliers and potential subcontractors
Maintain and expand communications and relationships with vendors, including DBE / VOSB outreach efforts
Review, analyze, and incorporate historical data from bid tabs, previous job estimates, FOIA requests, and completed projects to help with the preparation of the estimate
Work closely with Operations, Project Managers, and Materials Managers during the bidding process to ensure accuracy of data used to estimate the project
Lead the hand off of information to project management to be fully educated in all strategies, opportunities and risks that were recognized in the bidding process
Provide material requirement needs & information to Quality Control and Manufacturing managers
Review all change order requests prepared by project management to confirm if maximized profit opportunity
Conduct progress and post construction review of projected and actual construction costs compared to estimated bid costs

Qualification

EstimatingPaving experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteBluebeamHCSSB2WMath skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Experience in private and public markets including Highway, Airfield, Railroad, Streets & Roads, with a focus on paving
Ability to estimate multiple projects at one time
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and resolve issues/problems
Excellent verbal & written communications
Strong math skills
Ability to work autonomously with little or no direction
Computer skills: proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, B2W, HCSS, Microsoft Project

Company

K-Five Construction Corporation

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K-Five Construction is a family owned heavy highway road construction firm located in northwest Illinois.
dateFounded in 1977
location
Westmont, Illinois, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.k-five.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Mark Sniegowski
Vice Pres & CFO
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William Cahill
Chief Operating Officer
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