Senior Estimator - Power (Kansas City)

Company : Burns & McDonnell
Location : Kansas City, MO, 64101
Posted Date : 15 October 2025
Job Type : Contractor, Full Time
Category : Accounting
Occupation : Estimator
Job Details
Description
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. This position will assist clients in making fact based decisions by presenting accurate estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.
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Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
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Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
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Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
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Lead risk review process.
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Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced.
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Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.
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Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance.
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Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.
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Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews.
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Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing.
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Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
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Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
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Responsible for the review of final estimate before management review and proposal presentation.
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Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.
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Responsible for cost history, data base management and estimating process.
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Approve price general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team.
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Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
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Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort.
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Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.
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Prepare and present estimating data for risk review process.
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Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.
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Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
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Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.
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Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
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Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
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Train and mentor staff.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
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Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 7 years of direct project estimating experience .
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Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.
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OSHA 10-hour certification Required.
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: Yes, 10 % of the Time
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Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB
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