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Burns & McDonnell · 3 hours ago

Senior Estimator - Facility Engineering Services (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Estimator for their Facility Engineering Services division, focusing on developing multi-discipline estimates at the Kansas City National Security Campus. The role involves generating various types of construction estimates and collaborating with project teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with site requirements.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Receive, schedule, and manage project estimate requests

Develop detailed quantity takeoffs and estimate reports for facilities projects

Create, log, and distribute estimate reports

Evaluate contractor proposals for accuracy and reasonableness

Maintain historical estimate data and cost records

Evaluate site and market trends and adjust estimate strategies as needed

Coordinate with project team members, including Project Managers, Design Engineers, Utility Engineers, and others to ensure estimates comply with site requirements

Actively develop relationships with all levels of the client organization, FES staff, and construction contractors

Participate in quality reviews for project designs

Attend and participate in Pre-Bid Meetings

Develop Rough Order of Magnitude estimates for project initiations

Develop conceptual or future planning estimates

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

EstimatingConstruction drawings interpretationCore estimating softwareGovernment estimating requirementsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeOSHA CertificationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited program, plus 7 years of closely related experience, Associate's degree plus 9 years of related experience or high school diploma plus 11 years of related experience

US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Security Clearance is required

Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications and apply the interpretation of project documents in the areas of constructability and execution costs

General understanding of all construction disciplines

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in a core estimating software is required

Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe/Bluebeam)