Esitmator - Commercial and Residential Projects

Rusin Concrete Construction•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

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

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience.
Ability to understand, 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.
Ability to perform the stated physical functions, including occasional standing, walking, use of hands to operate digital devices, and potentially lifting or moving more than 30 pounds.
Ability to meet the position's vision requirements, including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

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 location, incorporating labor, materials, equipment, overhead, indirect costs, and profit.
Analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals and incorporate them into estimates while ensuring alignment with project scope and bid requirements.
Prepare 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 project cost data and apply lessons learned to improve estimate accuracy and competitiveness.
Prepare estimate packages containing 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 and update bid logs, tracking systems, and bid closeout documentation.
Work with other estimators to monitor workflow and provide training, mentorship, and quality control on estimates.
Coordinate estimate reviews and approvals and ensure deadlines and department goals are met.