Brief Description

Kitchell is seeking a forward-thinking, detail-oriented, and collaborative Project Estimator in Austin, Texas and to build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review design documents to understand scope and clarify ambiguities with internal team, design team or Owner.
• Prepare take-off for the following trades: Program Area, Interiors.
• Enter line items in estimating software and price the following trades: Interiors, Enclosure Systems, Structural Systems, and Sitework.
• Understand the systems and historical costs for the following trades: Interiors.
• Develop sub lists and issue project documents to the subcontractor community.
• Contact subcontractors for budget pricing and to clarify/understand various scopes of work.
• Collaborate with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the estimate.
• Develop bid posting scopes and review bids to ensure all assigned trades have a complete scope on competitive and negotiated projects.
• Distribute project documents and relevant project information to the project team.
• Track responsibilities of team preparing the estimate.
• Close-out bids on Smartbid.
• Review all estimates and bids with Sr. Estimator and/or Estimating Manager.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with internal and external clients
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field required.
• 2-7 years position related work experience in project estimating or related field required
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of construction and engineering-related processes, as well as industry practices.
• Effective computer skills, including proficient use of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Timberline estimating software and On Screen Take Off estimating software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  
  

Summary

About Our Company

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.