Kukurin Contracting, Inc. (KCI), based in Export, PA, is seeking candidates for a Construction Estimator. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in construction project management, be organized, motivated, detail-oriented, and driven. KCI offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with an outstanding benefits package. This is the perfect opportunity to build a career at a leading construction firm.

For nearly 50 years, Kukurin Contracting, Inc. has been a specialized utility contractor servicing Southwestern and Central Pennsylvania. Our areas of expertise include water and wastewater infrastructure development as well as bridge construction. Both locally and nationally, we have earned a reputation for project successes in the Utility Construction Industry. With a team of over 100 highly skilled professionals, we uphold the highest standards and deliver superior results while balancing many major projects simultaneously.
 

Essential Functions:
 

The ideal candidate will have background in providing cost estimating and cost analysis services to a variety of clients. The responsibilities of this position include:
 

• Perform complete quantity takeoffs and apply corresponding budget pricing based on historical data to develop cost models and estimates.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings and walkthroughs, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of budget and estimate.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure complete and accurate preparation of proposals, budgets, and presentations to clients.
• Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction, codes and materials, construction costs, wage rates, and working rules; research, review and suggest new materials and methods to apply to projects as required.
• Interface with Owner, General Manager, subcontractors, and other team members to build lasting relationships and provide superior customer service.
• Gather, calculate, and compile data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates.
• Maintain current, accurate information on prices from suppliers and contractors through direct contact and written materials, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Support the design teams with constructability reviews of the plans under development.
• Monitor construction progress; document project progress; report contractor progress.
• Perform field inspection duties.
• Manage submittal review process.
• Review contractor pay estimates; review Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
• Facilitate project meetings including preparation of agenda, recording meeting minutes, preparing and distributing meeting reports.
• Ensure projects adhere to all government and industry standards and guidelines.
• Implement and maintain document control management systems.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the construction industry with water and wastewater treatment systems experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cost estimating principles and procedures, construction methods, and related industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in understanding and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Knowledge of estimating techniques, conceptual budgeting, cost control, competitive lump sum bidding, planning, scheduling, and material pricing.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Hard Dollar or other cost estimating systems.
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems, etc.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of commonly used business practices as they relate to Engineering and Construction.
• Experience with Project Management and Team Leadership.
• Ability to create and develop technical work products (cost estimates and related products); ability to develop and edit technical reports.

Supervisory Responsibility:
 

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
 

This is a full-time position. Work days are Monday through Friday with hours coinciding with project requirements. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

EEO Statement:
 

Kukurin Contracting, Inc. (KCI) is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. KCI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. KCI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of KCI are protected under Federal law from discrimination.