Construction Estimator - Louisville, KY
DMK Development
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
DMK Development Group is an industry leading construction and real-estate development firm founded in 2007, specializing in senior housing. Demand for senior housing is exploding throughout the country and with over one billion dollars of project experience across 10 states, DMK maintains an extensive senior housing pipeline. We are looking for a Construction Estimator to join our Louisville office.
Position Overview
The Estimator plays a vital role at DMK Development Group, responsible for preparing accurate cost budgets, evaluating bid specifications and drawings, and ensuring all requirements are fully understood to price projects successfully. This position actively follows up with subcontractors to secure complete bid coverage and collaborates with the Project Management team to review bids, refine budgets, and help close projects effectively.
Key Responsibilities
We offer:
DMK Development Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Position Overview
The Estimator plays a vital role at DMK Development Group, responsible for preparing accurate cost budgets, evaluating bid specifications and drawings, and ensuring all requirements are fully understood to price projects successfully. This position actively follows up with subcontractors to secure complete bid coverage and collaborates with the Project Management team to review bids, refine budgets, and help close projects effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare bid packages, solicit subcontractor proposals, and manage bid administration.
- Review bid requirements, drawings, and specifications; develop RFIs and clarifications.
- Perform bid day analysis and scope reviews to ensure accurate pricing.
- Collaborate with field operations to align bids with project schedules.
- Follow up on submitted bids and budgets with architects, project managers, and owners.
- Turn over awarded projects to Project Management with complete bid documentation.
- Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
- Continuously improve departmental processes and systems.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Sage (AutoCAD and PlanSwift a plus).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow up effectively.
- Professional, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Bonus program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health Insurance – employee paid for by employer
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Additional life insurance, short-term disability insurance options
- Cell phone allowance
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 7 paid holidays
- Referral program
DMK Development Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.