Tellepsen is a full-service construction company with a timeless commitment to building for future generations. We are a family company powered by decades of experience in solving the toughest challenges across market sectors.

Every action we take is purposeful - we plan for changes. We plan for tough conversations and quick solutions. The work we do is centered around bringing our clients and partners together so that everyone sees the project in front of us as our highest priority.

Tellepsen is looking for talented individuals for our Estimating group in various market sectors.

Job Purpose

This position will work closely with professionals in other areas of the construction process, including clients, architects, and vendors to craft a detailed proposal outlining the costs of a specific construction project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

• Create complete cost estimates by utilizing market input unit costs and quantity takeoff of the scope of work.

• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

• Support other department personnel as required may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.

• May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability.

  Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.

• 2-5 years’ in estimating, controls and/or engineering experience.

• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control.

Benefits

• 401k

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Education incentives

• Employee assistance programs

Tellepsen does not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters unless they have a current executed agreement in place as arranged through our Staffing department. Tellepsen is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters. All inquiries from external staffing agencies and independent recruiters should be directed to our Staffing Manager at lhill@tellepsen.com. Staffing agencies and recruiters who contact other Tellepsen employees outside the staffing department will be removed from consideration on future opportunities.