Esitmator - Commercial and Residential Projects

Rusin Concrete Construction•Colorado Springs, CO

10d

About The Position

The Estimator works closely with the Preconstruction Manager to prepare, evaluate, and submit concrete proposals for new projects. The role communicates regularly with clients, vendors, and other estimating team members and contributes to procuring work and growing the business. The position ideally supports both commercial and residential projects. The Estimator reviews project documents, performs quantity takeoffs, develops project pricing, evaluates vendor and subcontractor proposals, and prepares detailed estimate packages for project management and field operations. The role also supports project handoffs, maintains bid tracking documentation, and collaborates with other estimators to manage workflow, review estimates, meet deadlines, and maintain quality. The position is primarily office-based, with extended computer and desk work and occasional job site visits. It is full-time, typically 40–45 hours per week, with extended hours potentially needed to meet bid deadlines. The work is fast-paced and deadline-driven and involves regular interaction with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and design professionals. Site visits may involve dust, noise, uneven terrain, and varying weather conditions; PPE is required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience.
Ability to read and interpret plans, project drawings, and specifications.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and digitizing software.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
Strong mathematical aptitude.
Experience communicating with clients and vendors.
Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work well with deadlines.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Construction Management is preferred but not required.
Experience estimating concrete projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Retrieve, review, and organize bidding documents, including plans, specifications, and addenda, for residential projects.
Interpret project documents, including plans, specifications, engineering and architectural details, and scope of work.
Perform quantity takeoffs for concrete, rebar, formwork, void, and related materials using estimating software such as ProEst.
Develop and adjust unit pricing based on scope, project type, and geographic location, including labor, materials, equipment, overhead, indirect costs, and profit.
Analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals and incorporate them into estimates, ensuring alignment with project scope and bid requirements.
Draft and communicate proposal clarifications, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and bid qualifications.
Collaborate with clients, engineers, architects, and internal stakeholders to gather information and support accurate estimates.
Review historical cost data and apply lessons learned to improve estimate accuracy and competitiveness.
Prepare estimate packages with job notes, proposal documents, vendor quotes, schedules, specifications, bid assumptions, and correspondence for Project Management and Field Operations.
Participate as needed in project handoffs from preconstruction to operations.
Maintain tracking systems, including bid logs and bid closeout documentation.
Work with other estimators to monitor daily workflow and provide training, mentorship, and quality control on estimates.
Coordinate estimate reviews and approvals and ensure adherence to deadlines and department goals.