Senior Estimator – Water & Wastewater (Bid/Precon)

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

Job summary

Filanc seeks an experienced Estimator to join our estimating team. The role involves bid and estimating activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, reviewing plans, calculating material costs, and coordinating with subcontractors.

The candidate will support pre-bid and post-bid activities, negotiate subs, and assist in final estimate assembly and proposal presentations. Office-based in Denver with a strong focus on accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of eight years construction experience with at least four years estimating in water/wastewater or heavy civil.
• Design-build and Construction Manager at risk experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet.
• Planswift experience helpful.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Pre Bid: perform quantity take-offs and apply labor productivity to estimates.
• Pre Bid: obtain competitive pricing and solicit subcontracts/suppliers.
• Pre Bid: coordinate and provide access to information for subcontractors bids.
• Pre Bid: review scopes with engineers and document clarifications.
• Post Bid: prepare bid hand-off summaries and present scope and cost estimates.
• Post Bid: assist with buy-out of subcontracts and material purchasing.
• Post Bid: support project management with change orders.

Skills

MS Office

Planswift

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork & independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Planswift

MS Office

Timberline

Job description

Filanc seeks an experienced Estimator to join our estimating team. The role involves bid and estimating activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, reviewing plans, calculating material costs, and coordinating with subcontractors.

The candidate will support pre-bid and post-bid activities, negotiate subs, and assist in final estimate assembly and proposal presentations. Office-based in Denver with a strong focus on accuracy and collaboration.