Estimator

Bryan Construction Inc.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Accident Coverage

Company Sponsored Basic life and AD&D

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vacation

Sick Leave

401K with Company Matching

Job summary

Bryan Construction Inc. is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction projects in our Colorado operations.

You will analyze plans, specs, and related documents to determine project scope, develop detailed quantity takeoffs, labor and material pricing, and final bid proposals. The role requires strong Excel, reading drawings, and experience with estimating software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Basic ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and proposals.
• Skilled at building and managing relationships; customer service.
• Knowledge of project workflows and associated impacts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for construction projects based on plans and specs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare bid packages.
• Review subcontractor proposals and manage bid day activities.
• Maintain unit cost records and update estimating templates.

Skills

Reading drawings & specifications

Customer service

Knowledge of workflows

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction projects. This role analyzes project plans, specifications, and related documents to determine the overall scope of work and develop detailed quantity takeoffs, labor and material pricing, subcontractor solicitations, and final bid proposals.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage drawings, specifications, and Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
• Manage the pre-bid Request for Information (RFI) workflow. Review the pre-bid RFI for validity and partner with the project team as needed for additional information.
• Complete and distribute meeting minutes, as needed. Distribute the agenda to attendees, take clear and accurate preconstruction meeting minutes, and distribute minutes after meeting ends.
• Post the bid invitation to Building Connected. Compile all files and project information for subcontractor access. Create bid packages based on project scope of work.
• Perform project takeoffs, as directed. Create the project in the estimating software, review subcontractor quantities against internal takeoffs for accuracy, and review with internal team if discrepancies are found. Create detailed quantity takeoffs for personally assigned scopes of work.
• Create the estimate form from the applicable template, as directed. Input project information relating to the project and edit the form to reflect the scopes of work and bid packages. Review subcontractor participation and follow up, as needed, via email or telephone.
• Review subcontractor proposals, as assigned, for scope of work inclusions and exclusions; identify and address scope gaps. Identify if subcontractors have met pre-qualification requirements, and direct non-prequalified subcontractors through the process.
• Support bid day activities by monitoring incoming subcontractor bids, reviewing and distributing to appropriate parties as needed, organizing post-bid-day proposals, and filing appropriately.
• Participate in meetings, as needed, to include handover meetings, preconstruction meetings, OAC meetings, bid meetings, site walks, pre-bid conference, etc.
• Participate in project interviews, as needed. Attend interview prep meetings and prepare interview presentation materials as directed.
• Determine and maintain unit cost records, reviewing proposals and identifying unit cost data for historical records, as needed.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, working inside with others. This role requires the ability to work well under pressure and rigid deadlines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Basic ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and proposals
• Skilled at building and managing relationships; customer service
• Knowledge of project workflows and associated impacts

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience using Bluebeam
• Experience with a general contractor on commercial building projects
• Experience working as an Estimator or Project Engineer
• Experience analyzing proposals
• Experience using estimating forms and software
• Experience using estimating takeoff software
• Experience using bid invitation software

Salary Range: $73,500 - $95,000

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (H S A)
• Accident Coverage
• Company Sponsored Basic life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• 401K with Company Matching.

AAP/EEO Statement

Bryan Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.