Estimator

Garney Construction

Estimator preparing detailed takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects. Collaborating with teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate bidding and project scope understanding.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeNorth Kansas City • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects
Review project documents, plans, specifications, and addenda completely and accurately
Analyzing and compiling estimate data that impacts the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors
Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals
Developing and maintaining business relationships with small businesses, subcontractors, and suppliers
Provide input on value engineering
Ability to provide conceptual estimates from limited information with assumptions and clarifications
Preparing contingency and risk analysis for the estimate and pre-review
Communicating estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of the scope of the job and critical means and methods of construction

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of construction estimating experience
Preferred but not required: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or equivalent work experience
Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and understanding specifications
Must be able to review take-off quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates and review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions
Motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills and experience working in collaborative environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
Shares of company stock at no cost starting on your first day
401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
Student loan resources
Weekly paychecks
Paid time off
8 paid holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
Free life insurance and disability policy
Free access to healthcare coordinators
Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cost EstimationQuantity TakeoffsAnalyzing Estimate DataReviewing Project DocumentsPreparing Contingency AnalysisConceptual EstimatesRisk AnalysisUnderstanding SpecificationsReviewing Take-off QuantitiesCommunicating Bid Information

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerCollaborative Work