Commercial Construction Estimator

K2 Staffing, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts and foster client relationships. This role involves managing complex projects, preparing detailed estimates, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for building lasting partnerships. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and well-being while you make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program

401(k) options

Annual bonus potential

Employee events and activities

Discounted benefit programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Construction Management experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage preconstruction efforts and oversee project teams.
• Cultivate and maintain business relationships with clients and partners.
• Prepare estimates and bid packages for construction projects.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Reading drawings and specifications

Commercial construction practices

Construction costs and budgeting

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Professionally represent our client and effectively support Company strategic initiatives
• Establish and foster positive long-term relationships with internal customers and business partners
• Execute company policies and procedures
• Embrace a lean culture and work environment
• Cultivate new and existing business relationships by engaging in client pursuits, RFP's, and interviews; positively promote Company to external business partners and contacts
• Establish and foster positive long-term relationships with all business partners including owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Cultivate and manage relationships with new and existing clients; provide clients with accurate estimates and value engineering
• Assume single responsibility for large, complex projects; assume overall responsibility for the preconstruction stage of each project
• Identify tasks to be accomplished in order to satisfy contractual requirements
• Ensure estimates, schedules, constructability reviews, value engineering efforts, cost report planning, and purchase planning efforts and documents meet detail, schedule, and quality requirements
• Provide overall preconstruction effort oversight and show ability to lead a project team and project solutions
• Manage estimating process through initial advertising/prequalification and solicitation of subcontractors, bid evaluation process, and award
• Effectively schedule complete preconstruction effort including all estimate milestones, durations, and identifying long lead items and other needs
• Interface with Owner, Architect/Engineers, and subcontractors to resolve technical matters during design or prebid, and provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility
• Organize departmental team so that each estimator involved knows responsibilities and deadlines
• Mentor/teach junior estimators all aspects of the preconstruction process
• Prepare estimates for all stages of design from Conceptual through Final Construction Documents (Design/Build, Guaranteed Maximum Price, and Hard Bid diversity)
• Perform value engineering and life-cycle costing
• Develop and write all bid packages and subcontractor scopes of work
• Participate with the Project Manager in the award of subcontracts and write all subcontracts before turning over to the construction team
• Demonstrate exceptional presentation and sales skills while serving on RFP/Interview teams
• Other duties as assigned
• Use safety equipment as prescribed by the company to ensure safety on the job site
• As a safety-sensitive position, complete adherence to alcohol and drug use policies set by the company
• In-person, predictable attendance at the assigned location

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Construction Management/General Contractor experience
• Verifiable work references demonstrating exceptional accomplishments, leadership, and communication skills

SKILLS

• Solid computer skills; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
• Proficient in the use of estimating software
• Able to read drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of commercial construction industry practices and standards
• Knowledge of construction costs, project budgeting, vendor selection, client proposals, and owner/architect/general contractor industry expertise
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Verifiable work references demonstrating exceptional accomplishments, leadership, and communication skills
• Successful completion of post-offer background & drug screens

Health and welfare benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, ADD, STD, LTD, and EAP substantially supported by the employer.

• Retirement benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Program - funded by the company for all full-time overhead employees; optional 401(k) to boost savings
• Other benefits and compensation include annual bonus potential, employee events and activities, discounted benefit programs (i.e., LegalShield, pet insurance, Botanic Garden memberships, etc. which may vary over time)