Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

HSA

Job summary

Bryan Construction Inc. is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects.

You will analyze plans, specifications, and related documents to determine scope, develop quantity takeoffs, labor and material pricing, subcontractor solicitations, and final bid proposals. Responsibilities include managing drawings and RFIs, coordinating pre-bid activities, creating and reviewing takeoffs, entering data into estimating software, and

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 accurate cost estimates for construction projects.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and related documents to determine project scope.
• Create quantity takeoffs and labor/material pricing.
• Manage RFPs, RFIs, and bid packages with the project team.
• Review subcontractor proposals for inclusions and exclusions.
• Support bid day activities and organize post-bid documents.
• Maintain unit cost records and historical data.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship management

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Estimating software

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

Bryan Construction is pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. We offer 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, and 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.

Application Deadline: September 11th, 2026