Estimator

Overview

Estimate costs, materials, labor and schedule for commercial construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• bid analysis
• quote review
• blueprint review
• contract award
• client consultation

Tasks

The Estimator is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings to ensure that Key has all the required information to successfully bid and win a project while leading the estimating team. -Consult with clients, vendors, project managers, owners, architects and/or engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues -Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors and subcontractors -Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing and scheduling work -Analyzing different quotes from Sub-contractors and suppliers -Access cost effectiveness of products or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as project develops -Confer with engineers, architects and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to estimates -Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates -Award contracts based on not only cost, but quality of work

Requirements

• ms office
• on-screen
• quantity survey
• 5+ years
• estimator
• communication

What You Bring

Due to our growth, Key Construction has a need for an Estimator to join our DFW team. -High level of proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) -At least 5 years of experience as an Estimator for a Commercial General Contractor is required -Ability to initiate and drive process improvements -Relevant Project Coordination in the construction industry -Experience with sub solicitation is preferred -Ability to manage rapidly and frequently changing priorities -Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills -Must be able to work in an open office environment -Ability to communication and interact effectively with all levels of management -Experience with On-Screen or other take-off software is required -Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within tight deadlines -Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial information -Experience with Quantity Survey Method is preferred

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Benefits

Key Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Key Construction will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes. -Flex Spending Account -Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance -Personal Uber rides -Many company and community events -401(k) retirement plan with guaranteed match -Unlimited paid time off -Life Insurance -Holiday pay

About Key Construction

-Built from a tailgate conversation in 1978 by two brothers starting with humble car-trunk plans in Wichita, KS. -Handles diverse builds—from airport terminals and data centers to medical clinics and retail developments. -Operates under a design-build, CM and general contracting model across commercial, retail, medical, and industrial sectors. -Built long-standing relationships via construction of civic centers, educational facilities, airports, and industrial sites. -Rooted in Midwestern values but active nationwide—known for craftsmanship, on-time delivery, and adaptive project scaling.

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