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**Description** Facility Engineering Services, a Burns & McDonnell company, is looking for a Senior Estimator to develop multi-discipline estimates throughout all phases of the project life cycle at the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility of the Kansas City National Security Campus, operated by Honeywell, in Kansas City, MO. The National Security Campus is a Department of Energy facility and one of the only LEED Gold-rated manufacturing and engineering facilities in the U.S., with environmentally friendly features, innovative space management and award-winning design. The Senior Estimator will be required to generate construction-related estimates for a variety of disciplines and projects in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment. Estimates required as a part of this role include the following:

+ Conceptual/budgetary estimates

+ Detailed design estimates

+ Independent bid estimates (for evaluation of contractor bids)

+ Change order estimates

+ Special assignments as directed

This position requires a competent individual capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.

+ Receive, schedule, and manage project estimate requests.

+ Develop detailed quantity takeoffs and estimate reports for facilities projects. Must be able to accurately estimate a variety of construction disciplines, including but not limited to: HVAC, piping/plumbing, electrical, millwright work, structural, architectural, site work/excavation, concrete, masonry, and other common construction trades.

+ Create, log, and distribute estimate reports.

+ Evaluate contractor proposals for accuracy and reasonableness. Provide detailed feedback to the customer regarding estimate evaluations.

+ Maintain historical estimate data and cost records.

+ Evaluate site and market trends and adjust estimate strategies as needed. Generate various reports on site cost trends (overall project and discipline-specific).

+ Coordinate with project team members, including Project Managers, Design Engineers, Utility Engineers, and others to ensure estimates comply with site requirements.

+ Actively develop relationships with all levels of the client organization, FES staff, and construction contractors.

+ Participate in quality reviews for project designs. Review and evaluate constructability and cost effectiveness and provide feedback to the project team.

+ Attend and participate in Pre-Bid Meetings.

+ Develop Rough Order of Magnitude estimates for project initiations.

+ Develop conceptual or future planning estimates.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited program, plus 7 years of closely related experience, Associate's degree plus 9 years of related experience or high school diploma plus 11 years of related experience.

+ US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Security Clearance is required.

+ Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications and apply the interpretation of project documents in the areas of constructability and execution costs.

+ Familiarity with government estimating requirements and estimate classes preferred.

+ General understanding of all construction disciplines.

+ Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Proficiency in a core estimating software is required. Proficiency in RS Means Online is preferred.

+ Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe/Bluebeam).

+ OSHA-10 or 30 Hour Certification (either existing, or the ability to obtain the certification through company-provided resources).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Estimating

**Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** No

**Req ID:** 254239

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JJ #A&F