Senior Estimator

Job Description

Join the Kokolakis Contracting family where you are valued as an employee owner! As an employee owner you will accumulate capital for your retirement needs through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Position Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing complete construction estimates including but not limited to the soliciting and evaluation of subcontractor bids and scopes of work, preparing take-offs, reviewing project plans and specifications for all categories of work. The Sr. Estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

Job Specifications

Ability to read and understand Contract Drawings and Specifications

Ability to manage complete bid process including general conditions

Perform quantity take-offs, experience with OnCenter OST preferred

Input take-off and manage pricing as directed, experience with Sage Estimating preferred

Create tab sheets for subcontractor quotes and bid leveling for a complete scope

Manage subcontractor solicitation

Updating and posting plans and specifications to SmartBid

Experience drafting subcontractor scopes or work

Logical and organized approach to completing tasks and solving problems

Must have a strong work ethic

Proficient in MS Office, Adobe and plan viewing applications

Other duties as assigned

Communication Skills Required

Must have strong interpersonal, verbal, written communication skills and the ability to present information to supervisors, groups of clients, top management, or team. Must be able to manage Jr. Estimator staff to include training and oversight of their work.

Experience Required

5 years in estimating / preconstruction is preferred. Must have construction field experience as a Project Manager or Superintendent. An experienced Project Manager with some estimating experience that wishes to have a more stable work environment with limited travel is welcome to apply.

Expected Hours or Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are approximately, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Estimators are based out of the Bohemia, NY office travel to the jobsites, pre-bid or client meetings as required.

Required Education

While a bachelor’s degree in construction is preferred, significant construction experience will be considered.

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write and fluently speak English.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

100% Employer Paid Benefits for Employees (Medical, Vision, Dental)

Competitive Salary

401k Match

Company Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Cell Phone Allowance

3 Weeks PTO

Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Summer Fridays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid CPE/Dues/Licenses

Mileage Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Fun Culture & Employee Events

Kokolakis Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.

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Full-time