Senior Estimator (Self-Perform Concrete - Water/Wastewater)

Alberici Constructors • Lone Tree, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Estimator is responsible for assisting with estimating concrete and structural scopes across Alberici’s water/wastewater market, primarily within self-perform concrete. The role is accountable for client satisfaction and the quality and competitiveness of assigned estimates, including accurate and timely quantity surveys and preliminary pricing through full estimates.

The position supports pursuit strategy, business acquisition, project selection, and preconstruction activities, including estimating for alternative delivery methods and joint ventures. It requires the ability to perform complex take-offs and final pricing, interpret engineering documents, and assist with staffing and schedule approaches. The Senior Estimator also maintains relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and designers, and applies knowledge of labor agreements, insurance and bonding requirements, safety policies, and project pricing trends.

Alberici provides training and development in technical, management, and leadership skills. This role is part of the Estimating Career Ladder, with a Professional Development Plan focused on career advancement. Typical next opportunities include Estimating Director and Senior Estimating Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Seven years of related experience.
• Ability to develop winning strategies, interpret complex engineering documents, and perform conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Understanding of a variety of project delivery methods and associated preconstruction services.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of field experience is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to water/wastewater treatment plant projects or pursuits is ideal.
• Familiarity with InEight and Planswift.
• Experience with the requirements of forming and operating within joint ventures.
• Knowledge of craft labor collective bargaining contracts and labor agreements, and company insurance and bonding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Discharge estimating-related responsibilities, primarily for self-perform concrete scopes.
• Assist with win-strategy development for assigned pursuits.
• Support business acquisition efforts, including client presentations.
• Participate in and support project selection (go/no-go) decisions.
• Manage estimating and preconstruction responsibilities for alternative delivery methods.
• Perform complex take-offs and final pricing.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and designers.
• Prepare accurate and timely quantity surveys and preliminary pricing through full estimates as assigned.
• Research and interpret project pricing trends, including escalation.
• Apply knowledge of craft labor collective bargaining contracts and labor agreements, company insurance and bonding requirements, and corporate safety statistics and policies in estimates.
• Assist in developing project staffing and schedule approaches.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs, and annual cost-of-living adjustments.
• Salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility on day one.
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Personalized career development and training programs.
• At least 29 days of PTO, including holidays, for entry-level roles.
• Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members.
• Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members.
• Corporate office cafeteria access.
• Employee Resource Group opportunities.
• Philanthropy opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior