Construction Estimator

KPS Commercial Construction is celebrating our 11-year anniversary in 2025. We are searching for committed and dedicated employees to provide our clients with a world-class experience when building their construction project(s) and ensuring we meet their exact specifications with the highest quality. Our motto of “Building on a Foundation of Trust” exemplifies how each one of our employees works towards achieving excellence with each other and every one of our clients. For more information, please review our website at KPS - Commercial Construction - KPS - Commercial Construction (kpsconstruction.com)

Position Description

We are looking for an experienced commercial construction Estimator. This position would report to the Director of Estimating and be responsible to accurately read and interpret blueprints, drawings and building specifications for all aspects of either a public or private ground-build, renovation, or tenant finish construction project. In this position you will create bid packages and interact with owners, construction or third-party construction firms, architects, engineers, subcontractors, material vendors and the KPS staff. We prefer this position to be in Nashville, TN, however we have locations in Arcadia, Indiana (30 miles north of Indianapolis, Indiana) and Gautier, MS.

As an Estimator you would be responsible for the following:

· Targeting a 30% - 35% “win rate” for all submitted bids while achieving the appropriate profit margins.

· Following estimating policies and procedures, using up-to-date competitive pricing and utilizing Building Connect software to its fullest capabilities.

· On occasion, preparing and traveling to pre-bid meetings; asking clarifying questions and “walking the site” to identify possible challenges or obstacles associated with the project and their solutions.

· Thoroughly reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and building specifications to identify all needed subcontractors and in some cases materials, labor, and/or equipment necessary for the project; submitting “Requests for Information” (RFI’s) when needed to ensure total comprehension of the project.

· Utilizing Building Connected to identify, select and communicate bid packages to subcontractors; monitor submissions and respond to RFI’s when needed; search and contact subcontractors with specialized construction processes when needed.

· Assisting subcontractors determine their “scope of work” to focus on critical processes, factors, and components to help them achieve the most competitive bid possible.

· Ensuring bids are organized, comprehensive, complete, and submitted accurately and timely.

· Assist Managing and responding to the Estimating@KPSconstruction.com email box, interest from our KPS website or Building Connected inquiries (RFI’s).

· Assisting with the coordination of bonds that are sometimes required with the bid.

· Scheduling and facilitating comprehensive “hand-off” meetings with the appropriate external parties and KPS staff when a bid is awarded and a contract signed.

Position Requirements

· An associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management (or related discipline) with 5 years in a construction estimator role or a HS/GED with 7 years of experience in a construction estimator role.

· An ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and negotiate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and KPS staff using the appropriate channels.

· Expertise in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, specifications, building codes, quality standards, construction scheduling, and performing “take-offs” when needed.

· When needed, ability to submit Requests for Information (RFI’s) and incorporate changes into the scope of the project for estimating and bidding purposes.

· Ability to identify and evaluate potential risk areas for each project and find solutions to mitigate those risks.

· Proactively establishing and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, including the ability to assist them interpret their “scope of work” and competitively bid the project.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to represent KPS in a professional and friendly manner.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Building Connected or other estimating software.

· This position requires some travel to pre-bid meetings, owner meetings, as well as site visits during construction when warranted.

Company Benefits

KPS is an equal opportunity employer and provides a safe and drug-free workplace. As part of the hiring process, we require a drug and background screening. We pride ourselves on our guiding principles of honesty, trustworthiness, fairness and providing an inclusive culture. We focus on developing and growing our employees within the organization and providing them with challenging career opportunities.

We also provide the following benefits:

· Competitive salary depends on experience. (Position is full-time.)

· Primary and secondary (gap) medical insurance which reduces premiums and out-of-pocket expenses (eligible after 30 days of employment).

· Dental, vision and life insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment).

· Paid company holidays.

· Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days of employment (10 days your first year).

· 401(k) and 401(k) match after 1 year of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements?
• Would you pass a drug screening for federally illegal drugs?
• Have you been charged or convicted of any criminal offenses in the last 10 years?
• Have you been charged or convicted of any criminal traffic offenses in the last 10 years?
• If selected for this position, when could you start?
• How many years of construction estimating experience do you have?

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN 37207 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,500