Senior Estimator

Blue Ridge Executive Search•Denver, CO

1d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Must have General Construction estimating experience to be considered. Seeking a Senior Estimator with experience in Municipal Work, Higher Education, Healthcare Public Schools as well as a variety of other commercial markets. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of concept, budgetary and final estimate bid proposals, insure that budgets quotes and proposals are accurate and completed with professional quality. Consult with Estimating Staff, CFO, Senior VP’s on the details of bid crew rates, labor multipliers, general & administrative costs and markups, and proposal content. Conduct in assigned Pre-Construction / CM Meetings with Design Teams and Stakeholders. Consult with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates in the revolved issues. Read and study bid package documents to ensure company compliance and insure that all bids are prepared in a manner consistent with those documents, i.e. instructions to bidders, scope narratives, plans, specifications, etc. Development takeoffs, evaluation and/or development of construction labor rates and evaluation of subcontract cost estimates and proposals. Review of process designs and engineering specifications for cost effectiveness and suggestions for alternatives where applicable (VE) Conceptual estimating, cost analysis.

Requirements

General Construction estimating experience
Ability to read engineering and architectural drawings and specifications
Strong Analytical skills
Outstanding and professional oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
5+ years of experience in estimating

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction is preferred
Experience in Municipal Work, Higher Education, Healthcare Public Schools as well as a variety of other commercial markets

Responsibilities

Preparation of concept, budgetary and final estimate bid proposals
Insure that budgets quotes and proposals are accurate and completed with professional quality
Consult with Estimating Staff, CFO, Senior VP’s on the details of bid crew rates, labor multipliers, general & administrative costs and markups, and proposal content
Conduct in assigned Pre-Construction / CM Meetings with Design Teams and Stakeholders
Consult with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates in the revolved issues
Read and study bid package documents to ensure company compliance and insure that all bids are prepared in a manner consistent with those documents, i.e. instructions to bidders, scope narratives, plans, specifications, etc
Development takeoffs, evaluation and/or development of construction labor rates and evaluation of subcontract cost estimates and proposals
Review of process designs and engineering specifications for cost effectiveness and suggestions for alternatives where applicable (VE)
Conceptual estimating, cost analysis