Senior Estimator - Multifamily

Haselden Construction•Centennial, CO

5d•$110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

At Haselden Construction, our vision is to be a great builder, and our purpose is empowering our people to be the best version of themselves today to fulfill their customers’ expectations. Haselden’s team members take great pride in providing our customers with a superior level of service. We offer a progressive, positive, and challenging — yet fun — work environment and cutting-edge tools to help you with career growth, personal development and achieving your maximum potential. Our extensive benefits program, dynamic team atmosphere and strong core values help create the best environment for our staff and the best service for our clients.

Requirements

5+ years of Multifamily Estimating experience required
Previous estimating experience with a commercial general contractor is required.
Demonstrated experience leading estimates for complex commercial construction projects.
Experience with delivery methods such as CM/GC, CM at Risk, Design-Build, and competitive hard-bid projects.
Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, building systems, materials, labor, equipment, and market conditions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction documents, specifications, proposals, contracts, and technical information.
Strong estimating, conceptual budgeting, quantity takeoff, bid leveling, and scope review skills.
Experience developing estimates at multiple stages of design.
Ability to identify scope gaps, project risks, constructability concerns, and cost-saving opportunities.
Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present estimates and technical information to clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal leaders.
Ability to collaborate effectively with preconstruction, operations, project management, field leadership, clients, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction science, or a related field preferred. Equivalent commercial construction estimating experience will be considered.
Experience with Destini Estimator, Procore, Join.Build, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, and Pantera is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead estimates through all phases of design, including conceptual, schematic design, design development, and construction documents for Multifamily projects.
Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and estimates for materials, labor, equipment, general requirements, and project-specific conditions.
Review construction documents, specifications, subcontractor proposals, and supplier pricing to identify scope, risk, and potential gaps.
Manage multiple preconstruction projects, estimates, and design schedules at the same time.
Lead subcontractor solicitation, bid coverage, scope review, bid leveling, and final pricing recommendations.
Develop bid packages, bid forms, scope sheets, and other estimating documentation.
Coordinate estimating efforts for building systems and MEP scopes, including leading MEP estimating coordination on smaller projects.
Identify value engineering, constructability, and budget-trending opportunities throughout the preconstruction process.
Partner with operations and self-perform teams to evaluate project approach, production rates, manpower needs, logistics, contract requirements, and general conditions.
Support business development and project pursuit efforts, including preliminary budgeting, RFP responses, interviews, pre-proposal meetings, and site visits.
Lead and participate in preconstruction meetings, design workshops, and client budget presentations.
Support subcontractor prequalification by evaluating relevant experience, capabilities, and financial qualifications.
Assist with subcontractor negotiations, buyout, scope exhibits, awards, and the transition of awarded projects to operations.
Maintain current estimating data, historical cost information, and market pricing.
Mentor and support the development of Project Estimators, Estimators, and Preconstruction Engineers.
Build strong working relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams for all multifamily projects.