Senior Estimator

Dana B. Kenyon Company (DBK), an established construction company, serves a broad range of markets including Railroad, Ports, Aviation, Industrial, Financial, Senior Living, and Healthcare. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, since 1983, DBK is recognized both regionally and nationally as an industry leader and is known for managing some of the most challenging projects with innovative solutions in both the private and public sectors. DBK offers delivery methods that are tailored to meet the client's needs, including Design-Build, Construction Management, and General Contracting. This has led to win-win solutions and a high percentage of repeat business in our preferred markets. Our purpose and vision focus on our people, who provide solutions and innovations that help our clients serve their customers and improve communities. We Build Relationships! This is primarily how we measure our success!

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We are seeking a Senior Estimator with 10-15 years of commercial/industrial construction estimating experience to join us in our success.

Applicants in our core areas of expertise, including healthcare, transportation, industrial, and financial institutions, will be considered a plus , along with proven pre-construction experience with design-build and CMAR delivery methods.

What you'll do:

• Effectively lead project bid teams.
• Provide preconstruction services for design-build / assist projects up to $50,000,000, including estimating of design progress packages, value engineering, constructability reviews, schedule reviews, managing the design/build process, and identifying long lead items.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, owner representatives, designers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Lead or assist in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFP) response processes.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Develop scopes of work and accurately solicit pricing proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
• Assist bid team during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required.
• Prepare conceptual estimates with minimal project information, detailed construction estimates for all types of projects, and estimates for all stages of design from conceptual through final construction documents.
• Assist project management team with project buyout as needed.
• Assist with developing and maintaining estimating software and in the development of historical cost for estimating databases.
• Compile and maintain bid history documents.
• Estimate extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring materials, etc.
• Manage the input of all subcontractor and supplier bids during the bid analysis process.
• Organize bid team so each supporting individual involved knows responsibilities and deadlines.
• Manage estimating support personnel when assigned to the bid team.
• Demonstrate exceptional presentation and sales skills while assisting and serving on RFP/interview teams.
• Perform additional assignments as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• 4 year college degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience
• 10-15 years of experience in commercial/ industrial estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience (at least 5 years estimating experience) in similar facility construction
• Thorough knowledge of estimating best practices, quantity surveying, construction materials, and construction means and methods
• Ability to develop strategic relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial and industrial projects.
• Thorough understanding of competitive bid, negotiated, shortlisted project procurement methods
• Thorough understanding of design-build, construction management, and general construction project delivery methods
• Ability to act as primary estimating lead on projects with minimum oversight.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical skills and mathematical aptitude.
• Experience in using estimating software (Sage), quantity surveying software, building and civil, and bid solicitation software.
• Ability to handle multiple bid projects at the same time.
• Demonstrate ability for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Effective leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate with other project team members.

Benefits:

• DBK offers a competitive salary
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays, with no waiting period
• Group Health Insurance (PPO and HMO, ancillary products such as Dental, Vision, FSA, Long-Term Disability, and AFLAC Benefits
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and an Employee Assistance Program

Beyond benefits, we provide the training and career development you need to succeed. We work hard, celebrate our people and our partners, provide opportunities to give back to the community, and constantly strive to be sure our purpose is clear and lived out from the very top of our organization.

How to join our Team:

If you're looking for a long-term partnership with a reputable organization and a proven track record of success, click "apply" above, or email your resume to

Resumes are kept in strict confidence. Dana B Kenyon Company is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. xhyhwjd Visit our website at are personally dedicated to delivering construction solutions that enable our clients to serve their customers and positively impact people and the community.