Construction MEP Estimator

Full-time · CT, United States

Job description

KBE Building Corporation: Relationships Are Everything! Join our team today!! 

KBE’s relationship focus means that you can count on us to do the right thing at all times and work in the best interests of your project. We will be proactive and open in all of our communications and interactions with all members of your project team. Our clients, design partners, and trade contractors say they trust KBE to do the right thing — because we build relationships first, buildings second.

Read on to see if this is the place for you!!

At KBE, we expect the best — and reward it — with excellent compensation and benefits, challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, and the chance to give back to our communities.

Work**Life Balance:

  • 3 O’clock Fridays

  • Telecommuting
    Options for select positions

  • Flexible Work Hours

  • Paid Paternal/Maternal Leave

  • Vacation, sick, and personal time

  • Paid Holidays

  • Floating Holidays

Health and Wellness:

  • Medical and Dental Insurance (Premium cost sharing between the company and employee)

  • Health Incentive Insurance Discount Employee assistance program

  • Vision Care (100% company paid)

Corporate Culture:

  • Annual Company Meetings, Company Fun Events, & holiday parties

  • Recreational/Chill-Out Space to encourage movement and collaboration:
    Golf Simulator, Pool Table, Dart Boards, Coffee/Snack/Beverage Station, breakout rooms, privacy booths, and more
    (Farmington office)

  • Quarterly Employee Photo Contests -
    with prizes!

  • Company swag! Mugs, Clothing, Backpacks, and more

  • Dress code: Business Casual and Philanthropy Fridays (Jeans)

  • Employee Work Anniversary Recognition

  • Corporate Commitment to Philanthropy –https://kbefoundation.org/
    and company-sponsored charitable events

  • KBEYOU- Focusing on our company growth with career development and training

Compensation:

  • Competitive Salaries

  • Employee Referral Bonuses

  • Corporate Contributions toward Monthly Student Loan Repayment

  • Reimbursement for select gym and fitness memberships

  • Tuition Reimbursement
    for Work-Related Education

  • Company Paid Life Insurance

  • Structured Bonus Program

How is this starting to sound!? Are you the next KBE employee!? Apply today! 

Position summary:

Working directly with the MEP Manager, the Estimator will gather, calculate, and compile data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates, prepare routine estimates under general supervision.  Maintain current, accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors through direct contact and written materials, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Gather, calculate and compile data (unit costs, subcontractor quotes) for use in conceptual and bid proposal estimates.

  • Prepare routine estimates under general supervision.

  • Maintain current, accurate information on prices.

  • Prepare bid packages, conceptual estimates, analysis of subcontractor bids, etc. for projects of medium size and/or complexity as assigned.

  • Interface with owner, architect, engineers and subcontractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.

  • Write exhibits identifying exclusions and qualifications custom tailored for each project.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering and/or 3-5 years of construction estimating experience.

  • Proven skills in: Spatial concepts/ Math

  • Proficient with MS Office Suite (particularly Excel and Microsoft Word)

  • Experience with Estimating Software such as Building Connected, Construct Connect, Accubid, and ConEst.

KBE Building Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status

KBE is a VEVRAA Compliant Federal Contractor.

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