Project Estimator- Windsor

Blue Ridge Executive Search•Windsor, CO

12h

About The Position

The Project Estimator coordinates project estimating and pre-construction responsibilities for assigned projects. Working with the Vice President of Estimating or Project Estimating Manager, the Estimator helps assign responsibilities to estimating and pre-construction staff, communicates project goals, and leads project kick-off meetings. The role reviews project documents, develops cost estimates, manages project information and team tasks, assesses risks, and coordinates with subcontractors, vendors, internal teams, clients, and operations staff. The Estimator also presents estimates and proposals, supports project buyout, and prepares professional project-related reports and correspondence. The ideal candidate has a previous background in large projects in the Denver area.

Requirements

Previous background in large projects in the Denver area.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Vice President of Estimating or Project Estimating Manager to assign project responsibilities to estimating and pre-construction staff, including preparing a Project Team Assignment Sheet.
Communicate project goals to the estimating team and lead project kick-off meetings using the prepared agenda and checklist.
Quantify, analyze, and communicate the detailed project program, including work breakdown structure, room counts, functions, and areas.
Prepare agendas for project team meetings and keep meetings on agenda.
Coordinate distribution of project documents and information to team members and outside resources with Document Control staff.
Review and interpret project documents, quantify and estimate costs, and critically analyze the described work.
Identify and mitigate project-related risks.
Coordinate and follow up with the estimating team to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
Coordinate with Logistics and Mechanical Electrical Managers to achieve project goals.
Solicit, collect, and analyze subcontractor and vendor budgets, bids, and quotations.
As lead estimator, review and verify other team members’ scopes of work and pricing using Subcontractor Analysis Sheets.
Use accepted templates to prepare estimates, clarifications, bid analyses, alternates, and related materials.
Present project scope, estimated costs, risks, and opportunities to management during final estimate reviews.
Participate in presenting proposals and budgets to clients and prospective clients.
Coordinate delivery of project files to Operations Staff during project turnover meetings using the turnover agenda and checklist.
Participate in and coordinate the estimating team’s participation in the buyout process with operations.
Prepare accurate, professional reports and correspondence, including clarifications, cover letters, transmittals, and client, subcontractor, and inter-office communications.