Kraemer North America
Estimator
Kraemer North America, Burnsville, Minnesota, United States, 55337
Kraemer North America is currently looking for an
Estimator
to join our team in our Upper Midwest - Minnesota Region ( Burnsville, MN).
As an Estimator, you will analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services, while applying knowledge of specialized techniques, principles, or processes. You will also maintain positive relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to promote Kraemer and help gain a competitive advantage in your assigned market.
We are proud to provide a stable and challenging work environment with the opportunity for personal growth in a family-centered company that prides itself on providing technical, innovative, and complete solutions to the most challenging highway and bridge construction projects.
We value our people. We work safely. We provide quality and commitment.
Responsibilities:
Performs quantity takeoffsCompletes pricing of workVendor solicitation and DBE complianceAnalyzes subcontract quotes and prepares bid documents, order bondsPerforms various administrative duties, including job set-ups after awardMarkets and reviews trade publications for upcoming workAnalyzes and understands project requirements and risksCompares projects to similar projects previously completed by KNA to determine estimated costsCommunicates project requirements to and coordinates involvement of subcontractors, suppliers, project managers, regional managers, etc.Interprets project plans and specificationsPrepares and oversees pre-bid schedulePrepares turnover documentConducts historical cost analysisEnsures compliance with KNA Safety and Quality ProgramsAssists in identifying market opportunities for assigned region by establishing and maintaining effective contact with owners, subs, suppliers, consultants, and potential clientsProvides leadership of the "Safe Production" cultureMonitors projects, comparing budgets to actualQualifications:
Technical school degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction preferredThree years of previous estimating experience, preferably in construction and/or bridgesKnowledge of construction methods and equipment used in heavy civil constructionKnowledge of regional suppliers, subcontractors, and specification requirementsExperience with HCSS preferredAbility to read and understand project plans and specificationsAbility to prepare spreadsheets and databasesKnowledge of accounting processesAbility to work at a fast paceAbility to complete tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision; self-starterOSHA 10 safety planning preferredBenefits:
Medical & Dental InsurancePaid Parental Leave401(k) Savings Plan w/company matchProfit SharingDependent Care and Health Care Reimbursement PlanLife Insurance & Dependent Life InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityHolidays/Vacation/Sick PayEducational AssistanceComputer Purchase Program
Base salary is dependent on multiple factors: education, experience, skills, market rates, internal equity and/or location.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources atPhone: 952-224-1708Email: jbaldeshwiler@kraemerna.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese
English - Spanish - Chinese
If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English
Estimator
to join our team in our Upper Midwest - Minnesota Region ( Burnsville, MN).
As an Estimator, you will analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services, while applying knowledge of specialized techniques, principles, or processes. You will also maintain positive relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to promote Kraemer and help gain a competitive advantage in your assigned market.
We are proud to provide a stable and challenging work environment with the opportunity for personal growth in a family-centered company that prides itself on providing technical, innovative, and complete solutions to the most challenging highway and bridge construction projects.
We value our people. We work safely. We provide quality and commitment.
Responsibilities:
Performs quantity takeoffsCompletes pricing of workVendor solicitation and DBE complianceAnalyzes subcontract quotes and prepares bid documents, order bondsPerforms various administrative duties, including job set-ups after awardMarkets and reviews trade publications for upcoming workAnalyzes and understands project requirements and risksCompares projects to similar projects previously completed by KNA to determine estimated costsCommunicates project requirements to and coordinates involvement of subcontractors, suppliers, project managers, regional managers, etc.Interprets project plans and specificationsPrepares and oversees pre-bid schedulePrepares turnover documentConducts historical cost analysisEnsures compliance with KNA Safety and Quality ProgramsAssists in identifying market opportunities for assigned region by establishing and maintaining effective contact with owners, subs, suppliers, consultants, and potential clientsProvides leadership of the "Safe Production" cultureMonitors projects, comparing budgets to actualQualifications:
Technical school degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction preferredThree years of previous estimating experience, preferably in construction and/or bridgesKnowledge of construction methods and equipment used in heavy civil constructionKnowledge of regional suppliers, subcontractors, and specification requirementsExperience with HCSS preferredAbility to read and understand project plans and specificationsAbility to prepare spreadsheets and databasesKnowledge of accounting processesAbility to work at a fast paceAbility to complete tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision; self-starterOSHA 10 safety planning preferredBenefits:
Medical & Dental InsurancePaid Parental Leave401(k) Savings Plan w/company matchProfit SharingDependent Care and Health Care Reimbursement PlanLife Insurance & Dependent Life InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityHolidays/Vacation/Sick PayEducational AssistanceComputer Purchase Program
Base salary is dependent on multiple factors: education, experience, skills, market rates, internal equity and/or location.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources atPhone: 952-224-1708Email: jbaldeshwiler@kraemerna.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese
English - Spanish - Chinese
If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English