Estimator

Colorado Barricade Co.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Barricade Co. is seeking a cost estimator to assess project costs and evaluate bidding viability. You will communicate competitive advantages to support bids and ensure quotes for materials and systems are accurate.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience, plus 1–3 years in construction to inform cost estimates and bid strategies. On-site work in Colorado Springs is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read plans.
• 1 - 3 years' of construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry to aid bidding process
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates

Skills

Cost estimation

Accounting knowledge

Blueprint reading

Construction experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience

Job description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for appropriately evaluating the cost of a project, and evaluating the cost to take on that project. The candidate will be familiar with our competitive advantages as an organization and will be able to communicate those to our benefit throughout the bidding process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry to aid bidding process
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read plans
• 1 - 3 years' of construction experience preferred