Estimator - KCMO
McCownGordon Construction

Job Info

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People love to work here, plain and simple.It's easy to love your job when you're surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but because we want to.
Develops from exposure to construction basics to mastering construction basics and understands how a project comes together. Earns trust and becomes a trusted team member both internally to McCownGordon and the Trade Partner Community. Develops trade partner & vendor relationships in the industry. Understands buildings and building systems (structure, MEP, envelope, etc.). Reviews, comprehends, and analyzes proposals-asking questions as needed to trade partners and suppliers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating, Preconstruction & Project Development

• Assists the Lead Estimator in setting up the estimate.
  
• Develops understanding of company estimating platforms and systems.
  
• Obtains exposure to preconstruction fundamentals and basics.
  
• Attends and participates in project meetings and produces meeting minutes.
  
• If desired, cross-trains within McCownGordon (field engineer or project engineer).
  
• Manages RFI, Prebid notes and questions.
  
• Presents information to internal McCownGordon team efficiently.
  
• Attends trade partner networking events.
  
• Develops relationships with trade partners through events, solicitation and scope review process.
  

Trade Partner Bidding

• Obtains exposure to costs by collecting and reviewing trade partner and supplier quotes.
  
• Reviews scope of work from project team or bid documents to analyze trade partners bids/proposals for completeness.
  
• Collects and organizes trade partner and supplier proposals.
  
• Ensures bids include specified materials are available for the project.
  

Bid Preparation and Quantity Survey

• Follows up with trade partners prior to bidding to determine whether they are participating in the bid.
  
• Populates trade partner and supplier contact information to the bid tabs. Assists Lead Estimator in populating scope content for the bid tab sheets and analyzing bids.
  
• Learns and masters fundamentals of conducting a quantity survey.
  
• Learns and masters company software for quantity survey and keeps up with proper organization of associated electronic files.
  
• Reviews the complete set of documents for items to be quantified.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements before going into job)

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires work in an office environment. Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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