Arvada, CO

Lead Estimator

The Organization

Our client is a leading provider of Smart Infrastructure Services, delivering engineering, construction, installation, integration, operations, and maintenance solutions for critical infrastructure projects across the United States. Known for safety, innovation, and operational excellence, they offer employees the opportunity to work on high-impact projects while building long-term careers with a growing industry leader.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare competitive bids, analyze project documents, develop pricing strategies, and support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with operations, project management, vendors, and field teams to help secure new work and drive profitable growth.

Core Responsibilities

Estimate Management: Manage estimating team to track, prepare, and submit complete estimates
SOP Compliance: Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating
Cost Estimates: Develop and prepare complete cost estimates for Labor, Materials, OH per project
Material Bills: Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Construction, Purchasing and Accounting
Bid Meetings: Attend pre-bid and pre-con meetings with Construction
Site Visits: Participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings as needed
Field Takeoffs: Perform field take-offs/evaluations for project estimate preparation
Document Review: Review project documents for accuracy and consistency
Handover Docs: Lead development of handover documents for the project team
Cost Tracking: Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
Change Orders: Preparation and submission of Change Orders
Bid Accuracy: Review final cost of completed projects to evaluate bid accuracy
Work Location: Essential functions of the position are to be performed primarily in a Company-designated office or field location.
Vendor RFQs: Develop RFQ's from vendors
Staff Review: Lead the review and evaluation of Estimating staff performance
Bid Scheduling: Coordinate schedule for bid reviews with senior management
Team Coordination: Support a team approach to estimating by coordinating with other company estimators
Work Location: Essential functions of the position are to be performed primarily in a Company-designated office or field location.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile

Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills
Organization: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Leadership: Outstanding team leadership capabilities
Cost Accounting: Thorough understanding of cost accounting concepts
Microsoft 365: Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications
Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Code Knowledge: Knowledgeable of national, state, and local building codes and technology standards
Plan Reading: Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, technology etc. Plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
Traffic Signals: Knowledge of products and methods of installation in traffic signal construction
Estimating Software: Experience developing estimates with HeavyBid specifically or other similar software such Accubid, Bluebeam, etc.
Team Player: Team player
Self-Driven: Self-driven with the ability to stay on task for extended periods of time while working independently either in the office or remotely

Requirements

Experience: 3-5 years of Construction Estimating experience in Our client, roadway and civil construction/field work. Vertical construction not applicable.
Design-Build: Experience in MEP roadway design-build and conceptual budget pricing required
Project Management: Field Project Management experience preferred
Degree: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field; a combination of relevant education and experience considered lieu of a degree

EEO / Disclaimer

The company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. They are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. LGBTQIA, Veterans, and women friendly!

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