Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Core Purpose: Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values:

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair

• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises

• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all

• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for the overall project estimate while providing leadership, training, and mentoring for their team under the Preconstruction Services Group Manager. This position works with clients, architects/engineers, subcontractors/suppliers and internal project teams to develop and deliver cost estimates for building projects; analyzes construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates for projects by performing the following duties. This position will be responsible for estimates on larger scale projects and/or multiple projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in communicating estimating related content at monthly Project Manager Meetings.

• Assists in maintaining and issuing Kraus-Anderson Construction Company (KACC) Quarterly Economic Report.

• Provides mentorship and training to team members.

• Collaborates with Proposal Team to draft and approve responses to client Request For Proposal (RFP).

• Participates and presents in Owner/Clients presentations and/or interviews.

• Leads team members in completing necessary take-offs and prepares estimates during all phases, including conceptual through final construction documents (guaranteed max price).

• Develops and analyzes value-engineering alternatives.

• Prepares and presents estimate documentation Project Team and Executive-level review.

• Actively participates in design meetings and provides timely feedback on impact of design decisions on estimate.

• Obtains and evaluates bids from subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and identifies qualified bidders for team's consideration.

• Effectively communicates with and solicits appropriate subcontractors for the project.

• Identifies & solicits appropriate subcontractors by project needs.

• Evaluates bids from various subcontractors, vendors and suppliers in cooperation with/support of operations teams.

• Analyzes and resolves cost discrepancies.

• Mentors and trains others within the organization in the use of estimating software used by KA.

• Supports Preconstruction Services Group Manager in regard to identifying and implementing new estimating technology & tools.

• Adept and utilizing all of KA's estimating software.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge; brings back learning and disseminates information to management and appropriate team members.

• Participates in industry associations, serves such associations in a leadership capacity when possible.

• Maintains unit pricing database by collecting current market rates from contractors, review of recent bid results and monitoring market trends.

• Captures historical cost data and entry to cost modeling forecasting software.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 8+ years of estimating experience or equivalent of education and/or experience

• Demonstrated computer proficiency

• Advanced level of knowledge of Preconstruction software

• Advanced level of understanding project costs by project type

• Ability work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate to an audience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

• Possesses knowledge of industry leading processes and best practices

• Possesses knowledge of current trends and unit prices

• Possesses knowledge of Systems/Uniformat based conceptual estimating techniques

• Ability to quickly develop high level Systems/Uniformat based conceptual estimates

• Ability to quickly learn new software and computer applications

• Ability to manage multiple estimates at a time

• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and meet quality standards

• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

• Knowledge of estimating software, such as: On Screen Takeoff (OST), WinEst and Modelogix

Other:

• Valid Driver's License, ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record, and comply with Kraus-Anderson’s Motor Vehicle Policy.

• Travel

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions include items such as ability to:

• Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders

• Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+ Use a computer/laptop/iPad in open office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting

• Navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings

• Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

• Medical insurance Plan Options

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Wellness Program

• KA University Training and Development

• Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis

• 401(k) Plan

• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay

• Workplace Flexibility

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty

• Part time/Transition Options

• Free Parking

Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.