Senior Estimator

Blue Ridge Executive Search; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Environment

Legendary Quality

Dynamic Team Environment

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Blue Ridge Executive Search seeks a Senior Estimator for a top drywall subcontractor in Colorado. The candidate will gather data from plans, perform quantity surveys, and prepare comprehensive estimates with strong attention to deadlines.

The role requires reviewing drawings, attending pre-con meetings, and developing scopes with suppliers and subcontractors. Proficiency in On-Screen Take Off, iSqft, Bluebeam, and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or similar
• Minimum of two years of vertical commercial building estimating experience.
• Experience across commercial sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing.
• Self-performing estimating experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, calculate, and compile data from quantity surveys, plans, and specifications to prepare an overall estimate.
• Review project specifications and drawings; attend pre-con meetings to understand scope.
• Perform advanced quantity surveys and quantify select subcontractor trades.
• Prepare scopes of work with suppliers and subcontractors for review by project managers.
• Incorporate historical data from POs, subcontracts, and productivity reports into estimates.
• Analyze value engineering and historical cost data; maintain Budget Status log.
• Attend meetings with architect/owner to disseminate information.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadlines

Self-performing estimating

Education

Engineering/Construction management degree

Vertical commercial estimating experience

Tools

On-Screen Take Off

iSqft

Bluebeam

MS Office

Primavera Scheduling

Job description

*Must have drywall construction experience!!

One of the top Drywall Subcontractors in Colorado is currently seeking a Senior Estimator that is ready to hit the ground running. Could this be you? The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and has strong attention to detail. This future team member will have the ability to meet deadlines with ease in a fast-paced environment and have self-performing estimating experience.

Scope of Job Duties

• Gather, calculate, and compile data and information from quantity surveys, plans and specifications to use in preparing an overall estimate or portion of an estimate under general supervision.
• Review project specifications, drawings, attend pre-con meetings, to understand scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Responsible for advanced quantity surveys and quantification of select subcontractor trades.
• Prepare scopes of work with suppliers and subcontractors for review by pre-construction or project managers.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity reports, etc., into unit and man-hour figures. Analyze and post subcontractor quotes. Maintain Budget Status log.
• Analyze value engineering. Collect and prepare historical cost analysis. Foster positive internal relationships with project teams Develop and maintain positive relationships with owner, architect, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Attend meetings as directed with architect and/or owner to gather and disseminate information regarding projects.

What you need to succeed!

• A four-year college degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or similar Minimum of two years of vertical commercial building estimating experience.
• Experience in many facets of commercial construction, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing are just a few of the sectors that you will need in your tool belt.
• Previous field experience is essential Excellent computer skills, knowledge of On-Screen Take Off, iSqft, Bluebeam, and Proficiency in MS office suite Understanding of CSI, Uniformat, and Master format Knowledge of Timberline Estimating and Primavera Scheduling
• Self-performing estimating experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors that lead to positive outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Environment
• Legendary Quality
• Dynamic Team Environment
• Opportunities for advancement