Construction Estimator – Commercial Metal Stud Framing & Drywall Company - Base Salary to 90k/year – North Kansas City, MO

• Our client specializes in commercial Metal Stud Framing and Drywall, and Casework/Millwork for projects ranging from sports arenas to small tenant finishes. They are currently seeking a Construction Estimator to join their team who has a commercial background in either of these trades, and who can work with GCs to help continue growing the company in the Kansas City market. Their team members are encouraged to be creative and present their ideas to the team where they empower everyone to use their talents to help make them the best in the industry.
• The Construction Estimator they are seeking will have commercial construction industry experience, the ability to read blueprints, and produce competitive estimates for either metal stud framing/drywall or casework/millwork scopes. Candidates will need to be proficient in navigating Estimating software, be organized, have exceptional time management skills, and be dependable and able to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and review of all installation estimates for metal stud framing & drywall, or casework / millwork
• Responsible for bid document and spec review, internal estimating, coordination of scope and bidding, pre-bid documentation, schedules, bid accuracy analysis and project handoff
• Clear and concise communication with Project Managers, architects, and general contractors to verify needed solutions and job conditions
• Manage schedules and priorities while meeting deadlines
• Independently solve problems as they are identified, while maintaining close coordination with the project team to implement solutions
• Coordinate with outside architectural firms who provide structural, electrical, and mechanical designs for projects
• Work within established procedures to compile and maintain data for projects, both on paper and electronically, creating a historical record that allows for easy retrieval and archiving.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in metal stud framing / drywall, or casework / millwork Estimating (junior candidates in need of training are considered at the lower end of pay range)
• Proficient in estimating software (Innergy experience is a big plus)
• Excellent understanding of the construction industry workflows
• Outstanding communication skills – written, visual, and oral
• Knowledge of metal stud framing/drywall or casework/millwork techniques, with the ability to interpret floor plans, architectural drawings, ID sets, and rough sketches
• Strong attention to detail, time management and organizational skills to meet submittal deadlines
• Capability to use critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in office daily, with occasional local trips to perform bid walks

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 50k – 90k/year or more range depending on experience.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Annual Reviews
• PTO, Sick Days and Paid Holidays