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Estimator | Purchasing Agent (all experience level) Job at Kokosing Careers

Kokosing Careers Columbus, OH

Summary:
  • ALL experience levels are encouraged to apply, including new/pending Grads and experienced professionals!
  • The scope/details of the role will be adjusted to align with your experience level and career interests/trajectory
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include the construction of highways, bridges, asphalt and concrete pavement, and underground utilities. For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $800 million in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is the winning team.

Responsibilities:
  • Review project documents and specifications to determine scope and required content of estimates.
  • Solicit material and subcontract pricing according to the needs of each project.
  • Analyze and normalize quotes and enter pricing into estimating software.
  • Manage and maintain files of working documents for estimate calculations including accurate information on prices from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
  • Coordinate subcontracted work with estimating staff to ensure entire bid scope is properly accounted for.
  • Identify risk items and develop plans to mitigate risk items.
  • Identify Value Engineering concepts or other opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.
  • Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, etc.
  • Formulate plans for meeting project diversity goals and implement plan on each bid pursuit.
  • Work with subcontractor and vendor community to develop relationships and encourage participation.
  • Represent company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings.
  • Interface all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc. in support of overall project schedule.
  • Assist in writing and reviewing subcontracts and purchase orders for newly acquired projects.
  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Prior experience in construction estimating or procurement roles involving heavy civil construction projects is beneficial, but not required
  • Able to read and navigate engineering documentation and construction plans, or ability to learn this skill.
  • Familiarity with construction and material specifications and standards, or ability to acquire this knowledge.
  • Civil Engineering, Industrial Management, or Construction related degree is preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office programs.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus ability to coordinate with estimating staff.
Benefits:
Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.


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