Estimator - General Contractor

Koester Construction Co Inc•Grimes, IA

About The Position

Koester Construction is looking for a talented Project Estimator to join our team. We are proud to offer our team members great benefits, the opportunity to take ownership of their projects, and an environment that helps them grow both personally and professionally. If you possess the ability to have fun at work, set high goals, and work hard to achieve them, you would be a great fit as an estimator at Koester Construction. Our team is made up of individuals of all ages and skillsets, but each has one thing in common: they are all dedicated to demonstrating Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Safety every day. If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

5+ years of commercial construction experience
Knowledge of construction means, methods, and techniques
Ability to perform quantity take-offs and assemble an estimate
Excellent organization and communication skills
Positive attitude, team player, and fun to be around
Sets high goals and works hard to achieve them
Ability to anticipate and resolve issues in a way that helps the entire team succeed
Skilled in listening, assessing issues, and has the ability to solve problems independently
Ability to participate in multiple projects while staying organized and complying with deadlines

Responsibilities

Build and maintain subcontractor relations
Assist with developing preliminary construction schedules
Solicit bids with assistance of PM or other bid team members
Prepare bid documents, bid form, bid bond, etc.
Set up and maintain bid files
Prepare subcontractor scope sheets
Work directly with PM assigned to the bid
Monitor the marketplace for bid opportunities
Communicate bid opportunities to management team
Perform quantity surveys
Develop company-specific estimate reports
Develop bid evaluation system
Develop and maintain bid qualification system

Benefits

Full-time salaried position with pay that rewards your experience and skillset
401k Company Matching
Employer-Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Health, Dental, and Accident insurance available
Paid Time Off
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Maternity Leave
Gym Reimbursement
Cash Service Awards ($2,500 at 5-year anniversary, $5,000 at 10-year anniversary, etc)
Company outings and events that are actually fun
Cool co-workers who won't eat your food in the refrigerator
Ping Pong table (and a high probability you will beat us because we're not very good)
Freshly renovated office building
Paid time off between Christmas and New Years