Construction Estimator

🦺 Lead the Field - Join Mefford Construction as a Construction Estimator! 🏗️

Job Title: Construction Estimator

Company Name: Mefford Construction

Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000+ per year, based on experience

Industry: Commercial Construction

Location: Versailles, KY

Job Overview

Mefford Construction is hiring an experienced Construction Estimator to lead daily operations on our commercial construction job sites. As the on-site authority, you will manage field activities, coordinate subcontractors, uphold quality and safety standards, and ensure projects stay on track. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and takes pride in delivering not just outstanding builds-but strong relationships and repeat business.

Who We Are

At Mefford Construction, our mission goes beyond building-we create long-term partnerships. Our 70-75% repeat customer base is a testament to how we treat our clients: with honesty, collaboration, and excellence. We prioritize quality relationships just as much as quality workmanship. Learn more at www.meffcon.com

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight & Execution
• Manage day-to-day on-site construction activities across commercial projects
• Implement project schedules and ensure work aligns with plans and specs
• Maintain high safety, quality, and productivity standards
• Budget & Resource Management
• Monitor labor, materials, and equipment usage to stay within budget
• Work closely with the project manager to anticipate and mitigate cost issues
• Team Leadership
• Direct on-site crews, subcontractors, and vendors with clarity and authority
• Foster a positive, accountable jobsite culture aligned with company values
• Safety & Compliance
• Enforce site-specific safety programs and OSHA compliance
• Conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, and daily inspections
• Documentation & Reporting
• Utilize construction management software to track and report site activity
• Maintain daily logs, labor reports, photos, and incident reports
• Material & Equipment Coordination
• Ensure timely delivery and readiness of tools, materials, and equipment
• Operate equipment (forklifts, skid steers, small excavators) as required
• Stakeholder Communication
• Serve as the primary on-site liaison for owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams
• Resolve issues and communicate changes or challenges quickly and effectively
• Quality Assurance & Closeout
• Conduct quality control checks, punch walks, and ensure completion of closeout documents
• Uphold project specs and Mefford's quality standards from start to finish
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of field supervision experience in commercial construction
• Capable of self-performing work (concrete, carpentry, drywall, etc.)
• Strong coordination, leadership, and communication skills
• Physically fit for outdoor work and capable of lifting 50+ lbs regularly
• Ability to travel as needed based on project assignments
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
• 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing
• Medical, Life, and Disability Insurance (Basic, Supplemental, STD/LTD)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays)
• AAA Membership
• Career Development: Safety & Equipment Certifications, OSHA, Lift Training, Manufacturer Training
• Company Vehicle / Car Allowance / Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Events: Annual Trips, BBQs, Concerts, Sporting Events, Fishing/Hunting Trips
• Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
  
  

Schedule

• Full-Time | Monday to Friday
• Occasional weekends or extended hours based on project demands
  
  

Work Location

• Based in Versailles, KY, with travel to commercial job sites across the region
  
  

Lead. Build. Elevate. Join Mefford Construction and be part of a team that values precision, safety, and long-term success-on every project and in every relationship.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Diversity strengthens our projects, our partnerships, and our purpose.