Senior Estimator, Construction

The ELTA Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,500 - 159,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Vision Insurance

Bonus

Job summary

A construction firm in Denver is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage the bidding process and ensure accurate estimates for projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and over 5 years of experience with General Contractors. The position offers a competitive salary of up to $145,000 per year along with bonuses and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience and/or training with a General Contractor preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills in listening, presenting, interpersonal, and written forms.
• Refined organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection and analysis of data needed for estimating projects.
• Create and present accurate estimates based on current trends.
• Solicit and choose subcontractors efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planswift Take-off software

Building Connected

Job description

The Senior Estimator’s role is crucial in securing work and building our client’s business. Their understanding of rapidly changing conditions and relationships with area subcontractors ensures delivery of clear, concise bids tailored to the project and needs of our client. They set the operations team up for success and play a continuing role through construction

Responsibilities

• Manages the collection and analysis of data needed to estimate the time, materials, labor and cost required to construct a project
• Combine historical data and current trends to create and present accurate estimates
• Solicit the appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner, and know from experience how to choose the right subcontractors for the project (reference checking and networking)
• Review bid scope sheets, review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, and provide accurate quantity surveys
• Use Client’s “bid system” efficiently and correctly, and distribute addendums timely when necessary
• Hand off estimating projects to the Project Manager in a clear, precise, and timely manner

Qualifications

• Attention to detail; everything from the estimates, units costs, bid scope sheets and proposals must be accurate
• Refined organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks for self, team, and projects
• Outstanding communication skills (listening, presenting, interpersonal and written)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years related experience and/or training with a General Contractor preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with (or ability to learn) Planswift Take-off software, and Building Connected
• Multifamily or build-to-rent/single family rental experience strongly preferred

Job Category

Up to $145,000/yr

Additional Compensation Types

Bonus

Medical Insurance

Yes

401(k)

Yes

Vision Insurance

Yes

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