Goodwin Brother's Construction Company

Lead Estimator - St. Louis

Open - St. Louis, MO - Full Time

Throughout our over 75-year history, Goodwin Brothers’ job has been to build. Come build with us. Goodwin Brothers has a Lead Estimator opportunity in the St. Louis office. 

LEAD ESTIMATOR POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Estimator is responsible for the overall coordination of functions associated with estimating including specification review, cost review, scheduling, risk assessment, and other related duties. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide detailed and accurate construction cost estimates, ensuring the financial viability and profitability of projects. This person must be able to work directly with a diverse team of project managers, architects, and engineers, as well as interfacing with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MUST have 5+ years of experience in heavy civil and/or heavy industrial construction management and estimating
  • A Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering required
  • Proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid or similar software is required
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office products, and Primavera P6
  • Is currently living in the St. Louis metro area or has the ability to relocate to St. Louis
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Take a lead role in communicating with clients, architects, vendors, suppliers, and other involved parties to gather and coordinate information
  • Attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and respond to RFPs
  • Build relationships with vendors, suppliers, clients, and coworkers to ensure effective communication
  • Request bids from subcontractors and suppliers; negotiate for competitive pricing
  • Review bids and make decisions on the most appropriate selections that best meet the needs of each project
  • Develop the total company bid for the project outlining both the costs and timeframes
  • Identify the labor, equipment, materials, and production rates for a project
  • Calculate direct and indirect costs, cash expenditures, and monitor cost escalations over the duration of the project
  • Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other interested parties to determine job requirements and manage costs and timeline throughout the project
  • Use blueprints, job specifications, and material costs to prepare cost estimates that encompass known and potential factors over the course of the project
  • Review and understand architectural drawings
  • Calculate the labor needed including types of labor, hours, schedules, etc

BENEFITS: 

  • Medical and prescription coverage with eligibility on the 1st of the month following the first full month of employment. The company pays 100% of the premium for the employee and their family.
  • Dental and vision coverage, included with the medical plan.
  • Six paid holidays and a flexible time off plan.
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
  • Safe harbor 401k plan with eligibility on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
  • Long term disability coverage

GOODWIN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO:
Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. prides itself on being a self-performing General Contractor in heavy industrial, municipal and civil type projects. Since 1947, we have instilled the value of long-term relationships built through our commitment to upholding the highest craftsmanship and integrity. We are St. Louis based, family-owned company. Learn more at goodwinbros.com. 

Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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