Lead Construction Cost Estimator - Campus Projects

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking an Estimator to serve as the department's internal subject matter expert in construction cost estimating, equipping Planners, Engineers, and Project Managers with the tools and confidence to develop well-informed project budgets from early development stages.

This role acts as a coach and enabler on large capital projects, delivering data-backed cost estimates and targeted training to strengthen planning, budgeting, and decision-making across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 years of cost estimating experience on capital projects.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and act as a trusted advisor.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience training colleagues in estimating practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine a data-backed estimating cost model for budgets.
• Build and maintain a project cost database with historical data and current pricing.
• Design accessible estimation tools with clear documentation.
• Lead training on estimating fundamentals and cost evaluation.
• Provide independent cost perspectives on bids and proposals.

Skills

Client-focused relationships

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Negotiation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Architecture/Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Autodesk

Sage

Unifier

e-Builder

Kahua

Job description

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking an Estimator to serve as the department's internal subject matter expert in construction cost estimating, equipping Planners, Engineers, and Project Managers with the tools and confidence to develop well-informed project budgets from early development stages.

This role acts as a coach and enabler on large capital projects, delivering data-backed cost estimates and targeted training to strengthen planning, budgeting, and decision-making across the