Estimator - Kansas City, MO

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A well-established commercial General Contractor is seeking an Estimator to join their growing team in Kansas City. The company has a long history in the market and currently generates approximately $60M in annual revenue, with a clear growth plan to reach $90M to $100M by 2026. You will be joining a collaborative preconstruction group that works closely with business development and operations. The company delivers a wide range of commercial construction projects across multiple sectors.

On Offer

  • Opportunity to join a long-established and growing commercial contractor.
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision makers.
  • Strong pipeline of commercial construction projects.
  • Opportunity to grow within the estimating and preconstruction function as the company expands.
  • Competitive base salary and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed estimates from near-complete drawing sets.
  •  Develop full cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
  •  Review drawings and specifications to identify scope gaps and pricing risks.
  •  Solicit subcontractor bids and perform bid leveling across multiple trades.
  •  Provide value engineering options and cost alternatives.
  •  Turn around estimates within typical timelines of two to three weeks.
  •  Work closely with operations teams to support a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction.
  •  Support conceptual budgets and preconstruction efforts when required.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of estimating experience with a commercial General Contractor.
  • Ability to independently complete estimates from a full set of plans.
  • Background in estimating commercial construction projects such as education, retail, light industrial, healthcare, automotive, or general commercial buildings.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
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