What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Growing General Contractor - Kansas City position at Michael Page?
My client is looking for a results-driven estimator to work directly with the Vice President of Estimating on high profile bids and budgets. This role has a robust growth trajectory and comes backed with a hefty compensation plan/package - apply today and be reviewed by the President in 24 hours.
Client Details
- Currently a $50-$60M commercial general contractor with a growth plan to hit $100M by the end of 2025. Regardless of this growth they plan to keep the family culture / small company feel and values.
- Currently sit at 27 people including the 3 partners. This firm has very low turnover - have only lost a couple individuals since 2020.
- Have a very diverse portfolio of commercial construction work with projects from $50K - $45M.
- Located in Kansas City, MO with all their work local to the Greater Kansas City area.
- This firm does a great job of bridging the field and office individuals to feel as if they are one team.
Description
- Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for both current and future products.
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel and construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve all issues.
- Create estimates for management for planning and scheduling work.
- Ability to read blueprints and other documents to prepare all estimates for time, cost, materials and labor.
- Consult with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on all changes/adjustments made to cost estimates.
- Assess the cost effectiveness of products, services and actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
- Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors and or subcontractors.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
- Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations.
- Prepare and maintain complete directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Review all material and labor requirements.
- Prepare all cost and expenditure statements and any other necessary documentation throughout the duration of project.
- Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography.
Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Project Management preferred.
- 3-8 years of estimating experience in commercial construction or with trades.
- Experience with preparing bids.
- Has hands-on experience estimating projects based off of blue prints.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ground-up commercial or industrial experience required.
Job Offer
- Competitive base salary up to $125,000
- High bonus earning potential (both personal and company bonuses)
- Full benefits (Healthcare, Vision and Dental)
- Life Insurance
- Short and long term disability
- 401K with high company match
- Cell phone, laptop and other tech
- PTO (Up to 3 weeks starting)
- Company holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Paternity and maternity leave
- Robust growth potential
- Award winning leadership team
- Excellent work/life balance - no crazy hours or weekend work
- Work on high profile projects all local to Kansas City
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000
