Project Estimator (Denver, CO - MPI)

Sunland Asphalt•Commerce City, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Estimator is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings to ensure we know everything required to successfully bid and win projects. The Estimator estimates and controls production costs by gathering and reviewing the necessary information for each project and works with Sales and Production Teams to compile competitive cost estimates.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years estimating experience
Minimum of five (5) years general construction experience.
Must be able to read and understand plans/blueprints.
Must have excellent math skills.
Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in MS office.
Must have strong communication and writing skills.
Must be fluent in English, i.e., must be able to speak, read and write English.
Must have a valid driver's license and a clean motor-vehicle record.
Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check is required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for quantifying project amounts and components.
Understand project/contract sites and restrictions.
Work directly with Project Consultants to gather the needed information to bid projects accordingly.
Must be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the rest of the Estimating team and the Sales team to appropriately bid projects.
Collect and review proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents in order to prepare and present estimates.
Analyze proposals and requirements.
Analyze past performance data and apply towards current bids.
Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors.
Invoke Sunland's Core Values.
Identify labor, material and time requirements needed for each project.
Compute costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements.
Participate in pre-bid meetings.
Use computer software to prepare estimates and supporting documentation.
Manage personal Company Software estimating queue daily.
Review bid requirements thoroughly.
Responsible for cataloging all information, notes and meetings in Company Software.
Provide weekly estimating recap to the Estimating Manager.
Serve as front-line Company representative and must provide excellent service to the customer and to the public.
Follow up with sub-contractors to ensure that bids are received.
Any and all other duties assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.