Estimator I

The Estimator I will prepare various stages of bids and proposals and support the estimating team. The estimating team assumes overall responsibility for each project's preconstruction stages.

Apply if you:

• Bring a cooperative spirit to your team and neighboring department.

• Have an understanding that through your contributions, you aid in the overall Company’s success.

• Pursue continuous efforts to see beyond current business modes and methods.

• Embody an understanding that as a committed team member, tenure with an organization is achievable.

• Bring your whole self to work. Applying your knowledge, skills, and abilities ensures that every task you perform is performed at the highest level.

Job Description:

Cirks Construction Inc. (CCI), dba KDC Construction, is a leader in the Grocery/Retail/Restaurant construction industry with diverse individuals dedicated to our people, customers, projects, and community. We strongly focus on building a culture encouraging our employees to grow personally and professionally. KDC is also a proud recipient of the Top Workplaces 2022, 2023 and 2024, presented by the Orange County Register.

Performance Expectations

Striving to be the leader in construction and facilities services by exceeding customer expectations begins with each employee. Through the individual contributions of our employees, we can support our core values. To help us accomplish this goal, we ask you to SMILE.

• Synergy – bring a cooperative spirit to your team and neighboring departments.
• Marketing – understanding that through your contributions, you aid in the overall Company’s success.
• Innovation – continuous efforts to see beyond current business modes and methods.
• Longevity – understanding that as a committed team member, tenure with the organization is achievable.
• Excellence – bring your whole self to work. Applying your knowledge, skills, and abilities to ensure that every task you perform is performed at the highest level.

Role Competencies

• Concern for Safety
• Ensuring Accountability
• Exemplifying Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Thinking Strategically

Essential Job Functions

1.    Manages various stages of the estimating process through awards for small remodels, tenant improvement, and small construction projects through initial solicitation, prequalification of subcontractors, scope writing, take-offs, subcontractor communication, and preparation of bid packages with support from the senior estimating team. 
2.    Identifies and complies with bid requirements to be accomplished and satisfying owner bid package requests.  (Example: Bid Forms, Resumes, Schedules)
3.    Understand plans to create a subcontractor trade sheet and identify plan conflicts and plan discrepancies.
4.    Coordinate with the team so each member knows responsibilities and deadlines.
5.    Establishes and fosters positive long-term relationships with internal and external partners.
6.    Take-off preparation for the senior estimating team as needed.
7.    Call subcontractors to qualify their bids. 
8.    Work with the senior estimating team to present the bid for review with the project managers and the Estimating Manager.
9.    Responsible for working safely, both for self-protection and protection of co-workers, by supporting all Company safety efforts.
10.    Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills

1.    0 - 2 years estimating, superintendent, project engineer, administrative experience in commercial construction.
2.    High school diploma or equivalent.
3.    Experience with projects in commercial, retail, fast-casual, and quick-service dining is preferred.
4.    Ability to read and understand tenant improvement plans and specifications is preferred.
5.    Have initial ability to read and understand plans and specifications in all disciplines of plans and details (architectural, MEP, etc.).
6.    Basic knowledge of long lead items, areas to focus on for scheduling, etc. 
7.    Demonstrates strong communication skills internally with the construction management team and externally with the owner, architect, engineer, and subcontractors.
8.    Motivated team player with a strong work ethic and desire to learn.
9.    Must have excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
10.    Demonstrates solid analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills.
11.    Proficient with computers and familiar with Microsoft Software Suite.  Experience with PlanSwift, Adobe, and Bid Mail is preferred.    
12.    Able to identify a need, remove barriers, and know how to make things happen.
13.    Values diversity of ideas, opinions, and people.  Has good common sense and applied logic.
14.    Must possess or obtain an appropriate state driver’s license before employment, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation.

Cirks Construction Inc. (CCI), dba KDC Construction, offers a competitive salary/hourly range of $67,000 to $85,000 – while considering the candidate’s experience and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Medical insurance
• Dental HMO and PPO insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Unreimbursed Medical and Dependent Care
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Holidays

KDC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.