Kent Companies · 4 weeks ago
Estimator
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expKent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor known for its concrete services. The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for projects, assembling bid proposals, and following up with clients to secure contracts.
Building MaintenanceConstructionReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the CRM (Cosential) daily to ensure all information is accurate and current for clients in the pre-bid and bid phase
Utilize the CRM to store all notes and strategies for longer lead projects
Convey bidding/not bidding intent on each project to the customer after the Division Manager decides to bid or not bid
Collect pertinent information from the customer on projects the Division Manager elects to bid on, including the start date, phasing/sequence, logistics, and buyout/contract date
Review contractual requirements with supervisors and develop plans for the project's construction. These plans will be used as the basis for the cost-estimating process
Review specifications (products, requirements, mix designs, waterproofing, etc.)
Review drawings (structural, architectural, and civil) and determine floor levels, discrepancies, site access, concrete vs. gypcrete, the correct quantity of buildings, floors, etc.)
Ensure accuracy and completeness of all estimates and proposals
Accurately quantify all items in the scope, create the estimate accounting for all labor aspects of the scope of work, and back-check vs. historical data. Include correct alternates, general conditions, input valid vendor and subcontractor pricing, and proper labor production and wage rates aligned with the bid strategy
Identify competitive edge and risks to each project; communicate and evaluate with the Division Manager
Prepare accurate, comprehensive proposals, including site mobilizations, durations, and logistics
Develops and provides any possible value engineering (VE) items, a complete list of exclusions, and all required documentation for submission
Follow up with each customer the next business day to gather feedback on pricing and scope (postmortem), promote the Kent differentiators, and request a meeting with each customer to discuss how Kent can provide value to the project
Participate in the post-bid interview when requested by the Division Manager to provide accurate details about the scope, sequence, expectations, and exclusions
Prepare the project for hand-off by creating the correct project folder and all project-related documents, including all documents, communications (notes, emails, etc.), and updated estimates
Review the estimate, drawings, specs, and sequence with the team and communicate all appropriate information, including risk, opportunity, customer requests, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (construction management preferred) or 5+ years of commercial concrete, flooring, or other construction estimating experience
Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and scheduling
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals
Ability to work with little supervision while achieving steady production with accurate results
Must be willing to travel to our other offices, including Grand Rapids, Michigan, as needed
Valid driver's license
Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s)
Ability to pass drug screening
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in construction management is preferred; a combination of education and experience will be considered
The ideal candidate would have at least three years of experience
Benefits
Weekly pay
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Supplemental insurance options
Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
Scholarship opportunities for dependents
Leadership development opportunities
Company
Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a construction company offering concrete construction and post-tensioned concrete services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff VanderLaan
Chief Executive Officer
Nushad Abbassi
Co-Founder
Recent News
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