Lead Estimator - Complex Projects & Cost Reduction

FlatironDragados; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)/RRSP

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FlatironDragados in Denver is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead pursuit and estimating, ensuring cost‑efficient quantities and practices align with pursuit, schedule, and pricing goals.

You will review specifications, draw on historical data, and coordinate with teams to prepare comprehensive bids for large projects, while managing risk and maintaining strong owner and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
• Experience leading pursuit and estimating activities for large or complex projects.
• Expert knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, and attends pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports into unit and person-hour figures.
• Provides technical and industry knowledge towards risk, contract management, owner relationships and vendor or subcontractor partnerships.
• Organizes and supervises estimating teams to prepare bids, select vendors or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of project to bid.
• Delegates review of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet disadvantaged business requirements and minority participation agreements.
• Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Education

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

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

Job description

FlatironDragados in Denver is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead pursuit and estimating, ensuring cost‑efficient quantities and practices align with pursuit, schedule, and pricing goals.

You will review specifications, draw on historical data, and coordinate with teams to prepare comprehensive bids for large projects, while managing risk and maintaining strong owner and vendor relationships.