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Kinsley Construction

Builds facilities and infrastructure

Junior Site Estimator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Elkton, MD, USA
In PersonOn-site at North East, Maryland office.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience in civil construction estimating preferred.
  • Knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills with an attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to pass and maintain a DOT physical, including drug and alcohol testing.
Responsibilities
  • Review project plans, specifications, and site conditions to develop a comprehensive understanding of project requirements.
  • Conduct on-site visits to assess existing conditions, identify potential challenges, and explore opportunities.
  • Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and other project-related expenses.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions to enhance project profitability.
  • Work closely with team members to ensure cost estimates align with project goals and client expectations.
  • Develop competitive bid proposals and actively participate in bid review processes.
  • Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing information and build strong industry relationships.
  • Monitor project costs throughout the construction process, comparing actual costs to estimates and making necessary adjustments.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, materials, and construction methods to continuously improve estimating accuracy and efficiency.

About the company

Kinsley Construction builds commercial facilities, public infrastructure and industrial plants for clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its building and civil teams handle work from design through construction, including site development, bridges and underground utilities. The industrial division constructs and renovates heavy manufacturing facilities and handles maintenance, while Kinsley Materials produces construction products for sale to other contractors. Customers hire the company for construction management, general contracting and project delivery, with its own crews carrying out several trades. Founded in 1963, Kinsley Construction is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

York, PA

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Trade entry has clear eligibility: Kinsley's Lancaster carpenter/concrete trainees need to be adults with a diploma or equivalent.
  • Field travel adds pay: eligible Kinsley employees receive hourly Incentive Zone Pay based on home-to-job-site distance.
  • Time off includes fixed holidays: Kinsley's benefits package lists nine paid holidays alongside paid time off.

What critics are saying

  • Industrial travel affects home life: Kinsley's millwright/welder posting requires overnight stays in double-occupancy hotels.
  • Utilities schedules vary: Kinsley's York asphalt and concrete patching crews require evening and weekend availability.
  • Trainees need independent transport: Kinsley's Lancaster role requires a driver's license and reliable transportation.

What makes Kinsley Construction unique

  • Family leadership remains embedded: Andrew and James Kinsley oversee paired divisions as chief operating officers.
  • Fabrication stays in-house: Kinsley's 116,000-square-foot shop builds structural steel and custom industrial weldments.
  • Materials logistics use owned equipment: Kinsley Materials operates 50 dump trucks serving a 100-mile radius.

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