Estimator - Heavy Highway

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

At KCI Construction, we are not just building structures; we are building futures.

Are you ready to build your future with a company that values your skills, dedication, and growth? Join us at KCI Construction, where your skills and talents will help shape the future of our communities. Together, we can build something great!

About us :

KCI is one of the more diverse self-performing contractors in the Midwest, with the expertise and ability to successfully perform on a wide range of projects. Any one of us can be found working on a design-build multi-story building one day, then a wastewater plant the next, and highway infrastructure after that.

KCI began in 1922 and is now an employee-owned construction company with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri. We are a team of builders and problem-solvers, who believe in doing things the right way.

Why KCI Construction?

Competitive Benefits : Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses that recognize your hard work and commitment.

Career Growth : Whether you're just starting out or an experienced professional, we offer comprehensive training, internship, and opportunities for advancement.

Inclusive Culture : We believe in the power of diversity and foster an environment where every voice is heard and valued.

Work-Life Balance : We prioritize your well-being with generous paid time off.

Community Engagement : Join a team that gives back! Participate in local initiatives and volunteer opportunities that make a difference.

Safety First : Your safety is our top priority. We provide ongoing training and adhere to the highest safety standards.

The Role : The Heavy Highway Estimator will be an integral member of the Preconstruction / Estimating

group with the goal of bidding unit price heavy highway projects. The Heavy Highway Estimator will

report to the Director of Estimating and perform tasks such as evaluation of projects, detailed

takeoff of quantities, data input and bid pricing, completion of bid documents and submission bids to

the State, local municipalities, and others for road, bridge, and / or utility projects.

Key Responsibilities :

Review and understand all bid documents to determine scope of work and required content of

estimate.

Accurate estimating of projects assigned, completed on time, in a professional and competitive

manner, while considering risk factors and construction methods.

Determine labor, material, and equipment costs.

• Perform detailed quantity take-off and pricing of projects as assigned.

Solicit subcontractors and suppliers, review scopes and pricing.

Develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors and owners, maintaining ethical

standards.

Investigate

conditions

at

the

project

site

prior

to

bid

to

understand

and

evaluate

site

accessibility,

surface

and

underground

conditions

and

any

condition

that

would

affect

construction means / methods and costs.

Attend pre-bid meetings.

Handle the buy-out process once projects are awarded.

Ensure estimating practices are adhering to good faith efforts for MBE / WBE / DBE participation.

Keep current with the latest estimating technology and techniques.

Attend certain industry events representing KCI in a professional manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Experience :

Aligned with GRIT values.

Managed By : Director of Estimating

Physical Demands :

Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.

The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.

Limited exposure to physical risk.

Noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.

While performing the duties of this role, employee will be required to sit, talk, and hear.

Employee is occasionally required stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with

hands and arms, stoop or kneel.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,

peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

KCI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color,

gender,

age,

sexual

orientation,

gender

identity,

religious

beliefs,

material

status,

genetic

information, national origin, disability or protection veteran status.