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Estimating Engineer - Industrial & Manufacturing

McCownGordon Construction
Kansas City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Mar 2026

About the role

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POSITION SUMMARY

Develops from exposure to construction basics and how a project comes together. Earns trust and becomes a trusted team member both internally to McCownGordon and the Trade Partner Community. Develops trade partner & vendor relationships in the industry. Works with the project team to develop an understanding of buildings and building systems (structure, MEP, envelope, etc.). Reviews, comprehends, and analyzes proposals-asking questions as needed to trade partners and suppliers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating, Preconstruction & Project Development

  • Assists the Lead Estimator in setting up the estimate.

  • Develops understanding of company estimating platforms and systems.

  • Obtains exposure to preconstruction fundamentals and basics.

  • Attends and participates in project meetings and produces meeting minutes.

  • If desired, cross-trains within McCownGordon (field engineer or project engineer).

  • Manages RFI, Prebid notes and questions.

  • Presents information to internal McCownGordon team efficiently.

  • Attends trade partner networking events.

  • Develops relationships with trade partners through events, solicitation and scope review process.

Trade Partner Bidding

  • Obtains exposure to costs by collecting and reviewing trade partner and supplier quotes. 

  • Reviews scope of work from project team or bid documents to analyze trade partners bids/proposals for completeness.

  • Collects and organizes trade partner and supplier proposals.

  • Ensures bids include specified materials are available for the project.

Bid Preparation and Quantity Survey

  • Follows up with trade partners prior to bidding to determine whether they are participating in the bid. 

  • Populates trade partner and supplier contact information to the bid tabs. Assists Lead Estimator in populating scope content for the bid tab sheets and analyzing bids.

  • Learns and masters fundamentals of conducting a quantity survey.

  • Learns and masters company software for quantity survey and keeps up with proper organization of associated electronic files.

  • Reviews the complete set of documents for items to be quantified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires work in an office environment.

Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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