Keeley Construction

General contractor delivering diverse construction projects

Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDallas, TX, USANo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 5–7 years of experience performing the listed primary responsibilities.
Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, and estimating software.
Demonstrated experience with heavy civil construction projects, specifically water and wastewater treatment plants and process piping.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, and clients.
Strong time-management and customer-relations skills.
High attention to detail.
Ability to assist with writing proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for estimates and proposals, including cost analysis, estimate coordination, and development and review of trade takeoffs and internal pricing.
Oversee all capital bids before submission.
Delegate new customer opportunities within the estimating team.
Evaluate subcontractor cost estimates and proposals, prepare and review self-perform estimates, and assemble final estimates for the owner.
Drive and maintain National Opportunities Reporting.
Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates and compare scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
Negotiate with and engage in subcontractor solicitation during the bidding process, and maintain master subcontractor and vendor lists by trade.
Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
Maintain company quality standards with subcontractors and vendors in a high-volume bid environment.

Desired Qualifications

Exceed expectations through customer service, operational excellence, and strategic insight.

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Sr Estimator for our Heavy Civil Group in Dallas, TX.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide leadership for estimates and proposals including cost analysis, estimate coordination, as well as development and review of trade takeoffs and internal pricing.
Oversee all capital bids before submission.
Delegate new customer opportunities within estimating team.
Evaluate subcontract cost estimates and proposals, as well as preparing/reviewing self-perform estimates, and assembling final estimate for owner.
Drive and maintain all National Opportunities Reporting.
Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates, comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects.
Negotiate with and engage in subcontract solicitation during the bidding process and maintain master subcontractor/vendor lists by trade.
Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
Exceed expectations with excellent customer service, operational excellence, and strategic insight.
Maintain company quality standards with subcontractors and vendors while performing in a high-volume bid environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 5-7 years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
Proficient with Outlook, Excel, and Word, along with estimating software.
Demonstrated experience with heavy civil construction projects, specifically water/wastewater treatment plants and process piping.
Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
Exceptional time management and customer relation skills.
High attention to detail.
Ability to assist with writing proposals and reports.

#LI-AG1 #LI-Remote

All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

Keeley Construction

General contractor delivering diverse construction projects

Keeley Construction operates as a construction partner in the Chicagoland area, serving a wide range of markets including office, commercial, industrial, warehouse, food service, education, and LEED projects. It provides construction services from start to finish, helping clients rebuild and improve assets while managing projects to meet budget and schedule goals. The team combines years of local experience with up-to-date methods and technologies, and treats the client relationship as a true partnership focused on delivering value. Keeley differentiates itself through a diverse, experienced staff across many sectors, a proven record of successful projects, and a commitment to performance that exceeds project requirements. Its goal is to deliver every project on time, within budget, and beyond client expectations.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Villa Park, IL
Founded: Not listed

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Keeley Construction

See more jobs