The Korte Company is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Department of Defense Preconstruction Services Department in St. Louis, MO or Highland, IL. This person will be responsible for leading estimating efforts for our nationwide, design-build, government pursuits. The ideal candidate will have a solid history in a similar position with documented successes.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Korte senior estimators are vital contributors to our business. Senior estimators perform valuable, important work on every project starting with developing our proposal estimate and finishing with project procurement on awarded projects. The work is fast paced - senior estimators work on 10 to 15 projects per year.

Most of our projects are design-build giving our estimators the opportunity to apply problem solving and team building skills. Since we work all across the United States, our estimators gain exposure to different construction methods and local conditions and practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate and coordinate with designers, project managers, and the business development team to develop project capture and execution strategies
• Lead estimating effort during the proposal/bid phase
• Read and interpret project specifications and plans to determine detailed and comprehensive bid packages
• Obtain accurate take off and pricing for all materials, labor and equipment
• Perform conceptual estimating from preliminary project parameters
• Work with project managers to develop project schedules
• Prepare project cost analysis including all material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs
• Understand timelines and applicable project deadlines
• Maintain current information on products, vendors, subcontractors and government requirements
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and design development
• Evaluate and analyze proposals and make recommendations for trade contractor selection
• Travel to project sites to investigate field conditions and meet with local trade contractors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.

• Degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management
• 10+ years in the construction industry
• Estimating experience on Federal/DOD projects over 10M a plus
• 5 years of experience in bidding commercial and industrial construction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of construction building methods
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organization and time management skills
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
• Effective interactions with project partners, subcontractors and vendors
• Ability to travel
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills
• Previous experience with MC2, Grade Beam, On Screen take off and P6 is preferred

ABOUT THE KORTE COMPANY

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than fifty years later, that philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, Norman, OK, and Las Vegas, NV.

This position is eligible for our competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) and company paid holidays. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmative Action M/F/Vet/Disability.