Blake Lahr

Senior Estimator at Killian Construction

Willard, Missouri, United States

About

I currently work at Killian Construction. My job is challenging, yet very rewarding in many senses. We work all throughout the United States but headquarter in Springfield, MO. I previously worked at EPI Construction as an estimator. I had worked there while in college at Missouri State University as a Junior Estimator/Junior Project Manager. Before my time at EPI, I worked for a general contractor out of Columbia, MO known as Central States Construction as a Project Coordinator. Before joining Central States, I worked for Great Southern Bank as an intern in their Commercial Lending Department as well as in the VIP Banking Department. I was lucky enough to work with some amazing people and I came away with a great deal of experience in the banking industry. I’m truly passionate about my work and I'm always eager to connect with others, whether in my field of work or opposite thereof. I graduated with a Bachelors degree in Finance in 2015. I’m also always interested in hearing from former colleagues, managers, or just interesting, creative people, so feel free to contact me anytime.

Experience

  • Killian Construction Co. (Full-time · 4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Estimator
      Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    • Estimator
      Mar 2022 - Jun 2026 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Estimator at Epi Construction
    Jan 2019 - Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    -Prepared work to be estimated by gathering blueprints, specifications, and related documents. -Resolved cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. -Accomplished objectives by assigning, scheduling, communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, reviewing job contributions; and planning and reviewing compensation actions. -Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements. -Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.

  • Project Coordinator/Estimator at Central States Construction
    Jun 2016 - Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    - Reviewed bid documents to analyze bids/proposals for completeness. - Contacted suppliers and subcontractors to solicit bids for projects. - Ensured all materials were available for the project and was included in bids. - Coordinated purchases with deliveries to make sure materials were delivered in the time period needed. - Completed purchase orders for specific projects after reviewing and collaborating with procurement manager.

  • Junior Estimator/Project Manager at Epi Construction
    Aug 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos

    -Prepared work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities. -Resolved cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. -Accomplished objectives by assigning, scheduling, communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures. -Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

  • Intern. at Great Southern Bank
    May 2014 - Aug 2014 · 4 mos

    -Created centralized fees for titled collateral. -Completed quality control for loan files. -Audited financial accounts.