Senior Construction Estimator: Drive Cost, Value & Bids

FlatironDragados; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package and

Paid time off program

Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental,

Vision and/or Provincial Medical

Wellness benefits & Employee Support

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

Interpreting drawings, reviewing historical data, and providing risk input are essential. You will coordinate with the team to finalize bids and support hand-offs to project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in construction estimating or cost control are preferred.
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software is desirable.
• Strong technical writing skills are needed to document estimates and assumptions.
• Growing knowledge of alternative construction delivery methods is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Reviews proposal specifications and drawings; attends pre-bid meetings to determine scope and contents of the estimate.
• Incorporates historical data from PO's, subcontracts, and productivity reports into unit and hour figures.
• Provides technical input on project risks to lead estimator; reviews final estimate against schedule and cost goals.
• Prepares discipline estimates by taking off scope of work and computing material quantities from drawings.
• Monitors client addenda and advises estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
• Assists with design review options and recommends cost-effective solutions.
• Partners with estimating team to prepare project hand-off meetings between pursuit and project management.
• Researches vendors and subcontractors to meet pursuit and cost goals.

Skills

Estimating experience

Technical writing

Alternative delivery methods knowledge

Education

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

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

Job description

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

Interpreting drawings, reviewing historical data, and providing risk input are essential. You will coordinate with the team to finalize bids and support hand-offs to project management.